SB301

Regards noncompete clauses in health care employment contracts

Introduced·10/21/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
General Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 9

2:00 PM

Senate General Government 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Apr 14

2:00 PM

Senate General Government 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Oct 29, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: General Government

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced