HF 2254 — A bill for an act relating to the prohibition of noncompete clauses in certain employment contracts entered into by the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics, and including effective date provisions.

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EDevelop Ta NATDpolicy Ythat HEprohibits EERLthe SEMLYuniversity Fof HEIowa ATEFhospitals OW:and clinics from including a noncompete clause in an employment contract with an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, or a registered nurse.

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SetinThis 6.9,subsection deapplies 06,to sall mnedemployment ycontracts dingbetween hean olwigadvanced ewregistered useton:nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, or a registered nurse and the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics entered into, extended, or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act.

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3.For purposes of this subsection:

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1)2 Adanedrgiteednrseratiioer"eas(3) he“Noncompete meclause” smeans eindany nrestriction ecionon 21.the right of an advanced registered nurse practitioner, a licensed practical nurse, a pharmacist, a physician, a physician assistant, or a registered nurse to practice in any geographic area or for a defined period of time upon the termination of an employment contract between the advanced registered nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, pharmacist, physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse and the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

2)(4) Lienedpatial“Pharmacist” use"easmeans nthe ndviulsame lcnsdas nerdefined hptrin 52.section 155A.3.

Huse(5) le“Physician” 24,means .an individual licensed under chapter 148.

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()(7) "Pamais"mens“Registered henurse” memeans san fiedindividual nlicensed etonunder 15A3.chapter 152.

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Sc.This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.

FFCTVE______________________________ TE.______________________________ PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR Speaker of the House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2254, Ninety-first General Assembly.

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