Contracts; noncompete provisions in health care provider contracts are void and unenforceable.

HB 500 makes noncompete clauses in healthcare provider contracts unenforceable in Mississippi. It applies to any contract (including employment or partnership agreements) with a licensed Mississippi healthcare provider that restricts where they can work after leaving a job. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and only voids the noncompete restriction - not other parts of the contract. This directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors and nurses) and their employers across Mississippi.