Contracts; noncompete provisions in health care provider contracts are void and unenforceable.

HB 806 would make noncompete clauses unenforceable in contracts between Mississippi-licensed health care providers (like doctors, nurses, and clinics) and their employers. Specifically, it invalidates any restriction preventing a provider from practicing in a specific geographic area after ending their employment or partnership. Other parts of the contract would remain valid, but this provision would apply only to new contracts or renewals starting July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects health care providers and employers by removing geographic practice limitations upon contract termination.