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This bill modifies Oregon's existing law on noncompetition agreements, specifically targeting provisions related to health professionals. The bill renders noncompetition agreements void and unenforceable when they are entered into with health professionals. The bill maintains existing requirements for noncompetition agreements, such as providing written notice at least two weeks before employment, having a protectable business interest, providing a signed copy within 30 days of termination, and meeting a minimum annual salary threshold (currently $100,533, adjusted annually for inflation). The bill defines key terms like "noncompetition agreement" and introduces a new definition for "health professional regulatory board" from existing state law. Importantly, the bill preserves protections for employers regarding trade secrets and proprietary information, and allows for certain bonus restriction agreements. The maximum duration for a noncompetition agreement remains 12 months, and if an employer wants to enforce the full term, they must provide continued compensation at 50% of the employee's previous salary. The overall intent appears to be protecting health professionals from overly restrictive employment agreements while maintaining reasonable protections for employers.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB468