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House committee advances noncompete changes tied to medical recruitment investments
Summary
House Bill 3410 with -3 amendments, which modifies provisions of Senate Bill 951 regarding noncompetition agreements and special rules for medical recruiting investments, passed the House Rules committee and was recommended to the floor.
The House Rules Committee considered House Bill 34 10 with the -3 amendments on June 4, 2025. Committee staff explained the amendment replaces the measure as introduced and makes targeted changes to provisions in Senate Bill 951 should that bill become law, primarily addressing when a noncompetition agreement is valid and enforceable and special terms for agreements involving professional medical entities after a demonstrated recruitment investment.
Vice Chair Pham moved to adopt the -3 amendments and moved HB 3410 as amended to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. Representative Bossard Davis described the choice as "a tough vote" and said she would vote yes in committee while acknowledging potential constitutional questions about retroactive noncompete provisions. Vice Chair Draisen also expressed concern about retroactive features and said she would vote yes in committee but reserve judgment for the floor. Representative Elmer said he would vote no in committee.
The committee adopted the -3 amendments and moved the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The roll calls recorded in the hearing transcript show both yes and no votes: Representative Bossard Davis (Yes), Representative Elmer (No), Representative Prepp (Yes), Representative Valderrama (Yes), Vice Chair Drazen (Yes), Vice Chair Pham (Aye), Chair Bowman (Aye). The committee record in this session shows the amendment adopted and the due-pass recommendation carried.
Committee staff said the amendment would declare an emergency effective upon passage and that the amendment had minimal fiscal impact and no revenue impact. The item will proceed to the full House for floor consideration.
