MD HB1515

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

Applies to employers who relocate after an employee has already left the company, protecting former employees from enforcement of these restrictive clauses

Only applies to employment contracts executed on or after October 1, 2026

Does not affect existing protections for low-wage workers (earning ≤150% of minimum wage), healthcare workers earning ≤$350,000 who provide direct patient care, or veterinary professionals

Does not apply to provisions protecting client lists, patient lists, or other proprietary client/patient-related information