SB402 Eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.
Eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Beneficial
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
More available PAs means better access and more competition, which can lower healthcare costs.
Your Community
Addresses NH's healthcare workforce shortage by keeping PAs practicing in the state rather than leaving due to non-competes.
Your Freedom
Protects PAs' right to work and practice where they choose without employer-imposed geographic restrictions.
Status
Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026
Sponsor
William Gannon (R)
The Short Version
Would ban non-compete agreements for physician associates (PAs), allowing them to practice freely in NH without restrictions from former employers. Addresses healthcare workforce shortages by removing barriers to PA mobility.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Physician associates seeking career mobility
- ▲ Patients in underserved areas who gain access to providers
- ▲ Rural communities with healthcare shortages
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Healthcare employers who use non-competes to retain PAs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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