New Hampshire SB402: eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.

Sponsors

• William Gannon (R, 23) · primary sponsor
• Tim McGough (R, 11)
• Suzanne Prentiss (D, 5)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Victoria Sullivan (R, 18)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• David Rochefort (R, 1)
• Donovan Fenton (D, 10)
• Tara Reardon (D, 15)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Patrick Long (D, 26)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026
2. April 28, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
3. April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10
4. March 20, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
5. March 20, 2026: Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
6. March 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
7. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
8. January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
9. January 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
10. January 15, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 2

Common questions

What is SB402?

SB402 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.

What is the status of SB402?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB402?

William Gannon (R, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB402?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2148&sy=2026