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OH SB141

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Williams

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Origin

Senate

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers of physicians from requiring physician employees or prospective employees to agree to noncompete provisions as a condition of employment, including restrictions on geographic area, time period, employer, industry, or practice specialty after employment ends.

  • Allows employers to require noncompete restrictions only during the term of active employment, not after the employment relationship concludes.

  • Voids and makes unenforceable any agreement by a physician employee to waive rights under this prohibition.

  • Permits physician employees or prospective employees to bring civil action against employers who violate the prohibition and recover damages, attorney's fees, and costs.

  • Exempts management employees from the noncompete prohibition protections.

Legislative Description

Prohibits noncompete provisions in physician contracts

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Transportation, Commerce and Workforce

5/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Commerce and Workforce5/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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