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AR SB139

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Non-compete agreements that restrict a physician's right to practice within their scope of practice are declared void and unenforceable in Arkansas

  • "Physician" is defined to include those licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act and those authorized to practice osteopathy

  • The law clarifies that existing non-compete rules still apply to non-employment contexts such as business sales and franchise agreements

  • Protections under the Arkansas Trade Secrets Act remain unaffected by these changes

  • Approved on March 4, 2025 as Act 232 of the Regular Session

Legislative Description

To Clarify That A Covenant Not To Compete Agreement Is Unenforceable For Certain Licensed Medical Professionals.

Last Action

Notification that SB139 is now Act 232

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/18/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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