eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.
Sponsored By: Bill M. Gannon (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Non-competes ended for physician associates
The law voids non-compete clauses that stop a New Hampshire-licensed physician associate from practicing in any area after leaving a job or partnership. It covers employment, partnership, or other professional relationships. Only geographic, post-termination practice limits are banned; other terms in the contract remain enforceable. This applies to new or renewed contracts signed on or after 60 days after the law’s passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Jennifer Mandelbaum
Democratic • House
Kenneth L Weyler
Republican • House
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Mark A Pearson
Republican • House
Patrick N Long
Democratic • House
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Tara Reardon
Democratic • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Unknown sponsor (PersonID 909)
Affiliation unavailable
Victoria Sullivan
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
7/21/2026HouseSigned by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026
5/12/2026SenateEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
4/28/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12
4/9/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
3/20/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
3/20/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
3/10/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
1/22/2026SenateHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 2
1/15/2026SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1
11/18/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/28/2026
Introduced
11/18/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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