JD Supra October 19, 2022
Senate Bill 1358, otherwise known as the Health Care Practitioner Noncompete Act, was introduced Monday, October 18, 2022 to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is scheduled for a committee hearing October 19, 2022. This legislation is intended to help retain health care practitioners in the Commonwealth and maintain continuity of care, particularly for those in rural areas, by prohibiting the enforcement of certain noncompete agreements entered into by a healthcare professional. It is similar to House Bill 681, which was introduced earlier this year and was never scheduled for a vote, despite it appearing on the House Calendar.
SB 1358’s key components include the following:
- Makes the enforcement of a noncompete covenant...