An Act relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J43 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a veterinarian registered to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to section 55 of this chapter, which includes any restriction of the right of such veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of such partnership, employment or professional relationship shall be void and unenforceable with respect to said restriction; provided, however, that nothing herein shall render void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of any such contract or agreement.
Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 59B. Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a veterinarian registered to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to section 55 of this chapter, which includes any restriction of the right of such veterinarian to practice veterinary medicine in any geographic area for any period of time after the termination of such partnership, employment or professional relationship shall be void and unenforceable with respect to said restriction; provided, however, that nothing herein shall render void or unenforceable the remaining provisions of any such contract or agreement.