HB500 • 2026

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

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRACTS THAT ESTABLISH OR MODIFY THE TERMS OF A PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO IS LICENSED IN MISSISSIPPI, WHICH INCLUDE ANY RESTRICTION OF THE RIGHT OF THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO PRACTICE HIS OR HER PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IN ANY GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME AFTER THE TERMINATION OF SUCH PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP, SHALL BE VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO THAT RESTRICTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Healthcare Labor

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Remak
Last action: 2026-02-03
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and will not become law as of the last action date.

Health Care Provider Noncompete Contracts

This bill would make noncompete clauses void and unenforceable for health care providers licensed in Mississippi.

What This Bill Does

Makes any contract clause that restricts a licensed Mississippi health care provider from practicing their profession or occupation in certain areas after leaving a job void and unenforceable.

Who It Names or Affects

Licensed health care providers in Mississippi
Employers who make contracts with these providers

Terms To Know

Health Care Provider: A person licensed, certified or authorized by Mississippi law to provide medical services.
Noncompete Clause: A part of a contract that stops someone from working in the same field or area after leaving their job.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and will not become law.
It only affects contracts signed on or after July 1, 2026 if it were to be passed.

Bill History

2026-02-03 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/03 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/12 (H) Referred To Judiciary A

Official Summary Text

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

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 500 *HR43/R13* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
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To: Judiciary A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Remak

HOUSE BILL NO. 500

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRACTS THAT ESTABLISH OR MODIFY THE 1
TERMS OF A PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER FORM OF 2
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO IS 3
LICENSED IN MISSISSIPPI, WHICH INCLUDE ANY RESTRICTION OF THE 4
RIGHT OF THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO PRACTICE HIS OR HER 5
PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IN ANY GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR ANY PERIOD OF 6
TIME AFTER THE TERMINATION OF SUCH PARTNERSHIP, EMPLOYMENT OR 7
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP, SHALL BE VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE WITH 8
RESPECT TO THAT RESTRICTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 9
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 10
SECTION 1. (1) As used in this section, the following terms 11
shall be defined as provided in this subsection: 12
(a) "Health care" means any care, treatment, service or 13
procedure to maintain, diagnose or otherwise affect a person's 14
physical or mental condition. 15
(b) "Health care provider" means a person licensed, 16
certified or otherwise authorized or permitted by Mississippi law 17
to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or 18
practice of a profession. 19
(2) Any contract or agreement that creates, establishes or 20
modifies the terms of a partnership, employment or any other form 21
H. B. No. 500 *HR43/R13* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R13
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ST: Contracts; noncompete provisions in health
care provider contracts are void and
unenforceable.
of professional relationship with a health care provider who is 22
licensed in Mississippi, which includes any restriction of the 23
right of the health care provider to practice his or her 24
profession or occupation in any geographic area for any period of 25
time after the termination of such partnership, employment or 26
professional relationship, shall be void and unenforceable with 27
respect to that restriction. Nothing in this subsection shall 28
render void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of any such 29
contract or agreement. 30
(3) This section shall apply to all contracts or agreements 31
described in subsection (2) of this section that are entered into 32
or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. 33
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 34
and after July 1, 2026. 35