The Kansas Healthcare Professional Employment Mobility and Patient Access Act aims to enhance the mobility of healthcare professionals by prohibiting noncompete agreements that restrict their ability to provide patient care after leaving employment. Under this act, any noncompete agreement that violates its provisions will be deemed void and unenforceable. Employers are prohibited from requiring or enforcing such agreements, although a limited restriction may be imposed during the first 24 months of initial employment, applicable only if the employee voluntarily terminates their position. This restriction must be geographically limited to a maximum of 15 miles from the employer's primary practice location and includes a mandatory financial buyout option for recruiting and relocation costs.

Additionally, the act clarifies that it does not interfere with confidentiality agreements protecting trade secrets or agreements related to the sale of medical practices. It also ensures that healthcare professionals can inform patients about their departure and new practice locations, as well as their rights to choose healthcare providers. The provisions of this act will apply to agreements entered into, renewed, amended, or extended on or after July 1, 2026, rendering existing agreements with post-employment restrictions void, except as permitted under the specified limited conditions.