S.0046

Healthcare contracts

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0046 aims to protect physician-patient relationships by voiding certain restrictive contract provisions.

South Carolina S0046 adds a new chapter to Title 41, focusing on healthcare contracts. It declares that restrictions on a physician's ability to treat patients or those allowing corporate entities to direct medical decisions are against public policy and unenforceable. The act also specifies that certain contract provisions, such as noncompete clauses and relocation repayment terms, are void if outlined in the agreement. Additionally, it mandates that entities must notify patients of a physician's departure and provide information on how to continue treatment.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Calendar

Apr 30

9:00 AM

Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Apr 29

9:00 AM

Senate L.C.I. Special Subcommittee

History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

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