SB 52 – Prohibits restrictive physician employment contracts

• Sponsor: Schaaf
• LR Number: 0605S.01I
• Committee: Small Business, Insurance and Industry
• Last Action: 2/3/2015 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2015

Current Bill Summary

SB 52 - 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).

SARAH HASKINS