SB 1396
Creates provisions relating to covenants not to compete involving physicians
Sponsor:
LR Number:
5458S.01I
Committee:
Last Action:
2/26/2024 - Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Journal Page:
S345
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2024

Current Bill Summary

SB 1396 - Under this act, a covenant not to compete between a physician and an employer shall only be enforceable if the physician is providing health care services in a clinical setting and the employer is not a health care entity owned or operated by a nonprofit corporation. A valid covenant not to compete shall be for a period of no longer than 365 days and not extend further than 50 miles from the physician's office address.

This act is similar to HB 2754 (2024).

SARAH HASKINS

Amendments

No Amendments Found.