Labor and Employment - Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Provisions

HB 1288 invalidates noncompete agreements for most healthcare employees earning $350,000 or less annually, including licensed professionals providing direct patient care (such as nurses, doctors, and veterinary technicians). For higher-earning healthcare workers ($350,000+), the bill limits noncompete restrictions to a maximum one-year period and a 10-mile geographic radius from their primary workplace. It also requires employers to notify patients if a former employee begins practicing nearby. The bill takes effect October 1, 2025, and applies to employment contracts regardless of where they were signed.