Kansas Lawmakers Propose Non-Compete Ban for Healthcare Professionals: Employer Takeaways + Three Steps to Prepare
Kansas is the latest among a growing number of states to attempt to limit non-competes in the healthcare industry. Senate Bill 504, introduced by state Sen. Michael Murphy (R), aims to prohibit post-employment non-compete agreements, increasing employment mobility and patient access. I f enacted, SB 504 would apply to all agreements entered into, renewed, amended, or extended on or after July 1, 2026. The bill would also void existing agreements with prohibited restrictions. Here’s what you need to know about the pending legislation and how it could impact your business if it is ultimately signed into law. Recent Limits on Restrictive Covenants Over the past year, several states – including Arkansas, Colorado , Indiana, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Texas , and Wyoming – enacted new laws banning or limiting restrictive covenants for healthcare professionals (though each jurisdiction’s restrictions are slightly different). Missouri lawmakers have recently pro...