Missouri HB2821: Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts

What the bill says

To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.265, to read as follows: 191.265. Any noncompete clause of an employment contract between an employer and a physician licensed under chapter 334 that restricts the right of the physician to practice medicine in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of such employment relationship shall be void and unenforceable, provided that nothing in thi.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 191, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts. Section A. Chapter 191, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 191.265, to read as follows: 191.265. Any noncompete clause of an employment contract between an employer and a physician licensed under chapter 334 that restricts the right of the physician to practice medicine in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of such employment relationship shall be void and unenforceable, provided that nothing in this section shall render void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of any such employment contract. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Jo Doll (D, 091) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)