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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
Sponsored by Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R)
Topics:Health careHigher educationJobs & workers
Same legislation: HF 2254
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 29, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2254
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
AI summary The Board of Regents would create a new rule that stops University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from using noncompete clauses in contracts with doctors. This change would apply to any physician signing, extending, or renewing their employment agreement. Under this policy, these doctors would no longer be restricted by clauses that prevent them from working for competitors.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Changed since by amendment S-5141; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 14, 2026. On January 21, 2026 it recommended passage.
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