Assembly Bill 675 seeks to amend existing laws regarding noncompete clauses for medical practitioners in Wisconsin, specifically targeting advanced practice registered nurses, advanced practice nurse prescribers, physicians, physician assistants, and psychologists. The bill establishes that any covenant not to compete that restricts a medical practitioner from working for more than 24 consecutive months after their employment ends is considered an unreasonable restraint and is therefore illegal, void, and unenforceable. Additionally, if a medical practitioner's employment is terminated for any reason by their employer, any noncompete clause will also be deemed illegal and unenforceable.

The bill includes several amendments to the legal language surrounding noncompete agreements, including a renaming of the statute from "Restrictive covenants" to "Covenants not to compete in employment contracts." It also introduces definitions for terms such as "advanced practice registered nurse" and clarifies the definition of "medical practitioner." The changes aim to provide greater protection for medical professionals against restrictive employment agreements that could hinder their ability to work in their field after leaving an employer. The bill is set to take effect on the day after publication, with specific provisions regarding the definitions taking effect later.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 103.465(title), 103.465