An Act relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians
This bill amends Massachusetts law to declare non-compete agreements for veterinarians void and unenforceable. It specifically targets contracts that restrict a veterinarian's right to practice in any geographic area after their employment or partnership ends. The legislation ensures that while these specific restrictions cannot be enforced, the rest of the employment contract remains valid. This change directly affects veterinarians and the employers or partners who use such agreements to limit their professional mobility.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
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