SB 512 – Prohibits restrictive physician employment contracts

• Sponsor: Schaaf
• LR Number: 4328S.01I
• Committee: Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
• Last Action: 1/5/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
• Journal Page: S62
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 512 - This act provides that any employment contract restricting the right of a physician to practice medicine in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of a partnership, employment or professional relationship as described in the act, shall be void and unenforceable with respect to such restriction.

This act is identical to SB 214(2011).

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