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HB 2979·MO·house

Creates provisions relating to covenants not to compete involving physicians

FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Bill Hardwick
Latest Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill sets rules for non‑compete clauses between doctors and nonprofit employers, allowing them only if the physician works in a clinical setting, the restriction lasts no longer than one year, and it covers no more than a five‑mile radius. It does not apply to non‑competes with research university hospitals. The aim is to protect physicians’ ability to practice while still letting nonprofits enforce reasonable protections.

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