New HampshireNew Hampshire law blocks location limits in some physician associate contracts
Since July 7, 2026, New Hampshire law has made post-relationship limits on where physician associates may practice unenforceable in new or renewed contracts.
What it does
A contract cannot enforce a limit on where a physician associate may practice after the professional relationship ends. The rest of the contract remains in force.
Argument forPhysician associates could have more freedom to change jobs or keep practicing in an area after a new or renewed contract ends.
Argument againstEmployers may have fewer ways to keep a physician associate from joining a nearby competitor after a new or renewed contract ends.
More detail
A contract term that limits where a physician associate may practice after the relationship ends is void and cannot be enforced. This applies to physician associates licensed by the New Hampshire board of medicine to practice in the state, and to contracts for a partnership, job, or other professional relationship. The rest of the contract remains in force. The rule applies only to new contracts and renewals entered into on or after July 7, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82To Governor
- May 12Signed by the Governor Kelly Ayotte on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026Became Law
- Apr 28Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11Minor
- Apr 9Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12Passed House
- Mar 20Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)Minor
- Mar 20Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
- Mar 10Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
- Feb 26Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124Minor
- Jan 29Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2Passed Senate
- Jan 22Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3Minor
- Jan 15Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 2
- 2025
- Nov 18Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1Introduced
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