MD SB658

Amends Maryland law to clarify that noncompete and conflict of interest provisions are void when they restrict an employee's ability to work for a new employer or become self-employed upon separation from the employer

Applies to employees earning 150% or less of state minimum wage, licensed healthcare workers providing direct patient care earning $350,000 or less annually, and licensed veterinary practitioners and technicians

For healthcare workers earning more than $350,000 annually, noncompete provisions are limited to a maximum of 1 year and a geographic restriction of no more than 10 miles from the primary workplace

Requires employers to notify patients, upon request, of where a former healthcare employee will be practicing

Takes effect October 1, 2025