CT SB00377

Noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts become void and unenforceable on and after July 1, 2019.

Noncompete agreements entered into, amended, extended, or renewed prior to July 1, 2019 remain valid if necessary to protect legitimate business interests and reasonably limited in time, geographic scope, and practice restrictions.

Between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2019, noncompete clauses cannot restrict a physician's practice for more than one year or within a geographic region greater than fifteen miles from the primary site where the physician practices.

Physicians aggrieved by violations of the prohibition may bring civil actions in Superior Court to recover damages, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.

Remaining contract provisions not involving noncompete clauses remain enforceable, including provisions requiring payment of damages from termination of the agreement.