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HB0270S02 (Substitute)
Healthcare Worker Post-Employment Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 4
House Floor Vote
Feb 17
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 24
This bill amends provisions relating to a non-compete agreement for a healthcare worker.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting May 6, 2026, this bill bans non-compete agreements — contracts that prevent workers from taking jobs in the same field after leaving an employer — between healthcare employers and a broad range of licensed healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, therapists, dentists, and many others. It also voids any agreement that would prevent a healthcare worker from telling patients where they currently work or plan to work in the future.
Current version: HB0270S02 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 4
House Floor Vote
Feb 17
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Feb 27
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 5
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 5
House Concurrence
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 24
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 4
House Floor VoteFeb 17
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeFeb 27
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 5
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 5
House ConcurrenceMar 5
Governor SignedMar 24
This bill amends provisions relating to a non-compete agreement for a healthcare worker.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting May 6, 2026, this bill bans non-compete agreements — contracts that prevent workers from taking jobs in the same field after leaving an employer — between healthcare employers and a broad range of licensed healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, therapists, dentists, and many others. It also voids any agreement that would prevent a healthcare worker from telling patients where they currently work or plan to work in the future.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:40 PM
