Why 4/5: Directly impacts employment contracts and mobility for a wide range of healthcare professionals, potentially affecting patient access and costs.
This bill would prevent healthcare employers from enforcing non-compete agreements with doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals. Employers violating this ban would face a $10,000 civil penalty for each instance, potentially increasing professional mobility and competition within the healthcare sector.
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Placed on Calendar
First reading
Read first time
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Cleared committee
Reported from Labor and Commerce (20-Y 1-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (92-Y 6-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB128ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB128)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate