Assembly Bill 675 proposes significant changes to the enforcement of noncompete clauses for medical practitioners in Wisconsin, specifically targeting advanced practice registered nurses, advanced practice nurse prescribers, physicians, physician assistants, and psychologists. The bill stipulates that any covenant not to compete that restricts a medical practitioner from working for more than 24 consecutive months after their employment ends is deemed 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 agreement will also be considered illegal and unenforceable.

The bill also includes amendments to the existing legal language regarding noncompete clauses. It renames the section from "Restrictive covenants" to "Covenants not to compete in employment contracts" and introduces new definitions for terms such as "advanced practice registered nurse" and "medical practitioner." The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and protections for medical practitioners regarding noncompete agreements, ensuring that they are not unduly restricted in their ability to practice their profession after leaving an employer.

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