Ohio SB301 prohibits nonprofit hospitals from enforcing noncompete clauses in health care employment contracts.

Ohio SB301 amends the state's Revised Code to prevent nonprofit hospitals from requiring health care professional employees to sign noncompete clauses as a condition of employment. These employees include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. The bill allows hospitals to require employees to refrain from working in a specified geographic area during their employment, but not after it ends. Violating these provisions makes the hospital liable for damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Any agreement waiving these rights is void and unenforceable.

Ohio SB301 prohibits nonprofit hospitals from enforcing noncompete clauses in health care employment contracts.

Ohio SB301 amends the state's Revised Code to prevent nonprofit hospitals from requiring health care professional employees to sign noncompete clauses as a condition of employment. These employees include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses. The bill allows hospitals to require employees to refrain from working in a specified geographic area during their employment, but not after it ends. Violating these provisions makes the hospital liable for damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Any agreement waiving these rights is void and unenforceable.