HF 2072: Relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics (UIHC). The bill directs the board of regents (board) to develop a policy prohibiting UIHC from including a noncompete clause in any contract with a physician. The bill provides that the prohibition applies to contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the bill. The bill defines “noncompete clause” and “physician”. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

House subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Iowans for Affordable Healthcare

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. January 14, 2026House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Wilburn, Wilz and H
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 29, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. January 29, 2026Committee vote: 17–0
6. January 30, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2254
7. March 2, 2026Withdrawn