MD HB1016

Noncompete and conflict of interest clauses become null and void for employees of employers with more than 30 employees in Maryland that relocate, reorganize, or move the majority of their workforce or principal place of business outside the state

Applies to employers where the majority of employees were located in Maryland at any time during the employee's tenure, and the relocation occurs during or after employment

Provisions apply only to employment contracts executed on or after October 1, 2026

Existing law already voids noncompetes for employees earning at or below 150% of state minimum wage, certain healthcare workers earning $350,000 or less, and veterinary professionals

Does not affect contract provisions protecting client lists or proprietary client/patient-related information