Bill

Bill > HF2072


IA HF2072

IA HF2072
A bill for an act 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.(See HF 2254.)


summary

Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Board of Regents to create a policy that prevents the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) from putting "noncompete clauses" in contracts with physicians. A noncompete clause is defined as any rule that stops a physician from practicing in a certain area or for a specific amount of time after their contract with UIHC ends. A "physician" is defined as someone with a license to practice medicine. This new rule will apply to any physician contracts with UIHC that are signed, extended, or renewed starting from when the bill becomes law, which will be immediately upon its enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2254. (on 01/30/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...