Connecticut 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 377 — AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF NONCOMPETE CLAUSES IN PHYSICIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 377 has removed certain references and streamlined its purpose to focus on prohibiting noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts. This change matters because it clarifies the bill's intent and emphasizes the importance of allowing physicians the freedom to work where they choose, which could lead to better patient care and access to medical services. By making this adjustment, lawmakers aim to create a more favorable environment for healthcare professionals.

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5924 1 of 3 Committee Bill No.377 (b) (1) A covenant not to compete that is entered into, amended, extended or renewed prior to July 1, 2019, is valid and enforceable only if it is:
377 (b) (1) A covenant not to compete that is entered into, amended, extended or renewed prior to July 1, 2019, is valid and enforceable only if it is:
Any physician who is aggrieved by a violation of this subdivision may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to recover damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, and for such injunctive and equitable relief as the court LCO No.
Any physician who is aggrieved by a violation of this subdivision may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to recover damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, and for such injunctive and equitable relief as the court deems appropriate.
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377 deems appropriate.
377 (c) The remaining provisions of any contract or agreement that includes a covenant not to compete that is rendered void and unenforceable, in whole or in part, under the provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect, including provisions that require the payment of damages resulting from any injury suffered by reason of termination of such contract or agreement.
(c) The remaining provisions of any contract or agreement that includes a covenant not to compete that is rendered void and unenforceable, in whole or in part, under the provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect, including provisions that require the payment of damages resulting from any injury suffered by reason of termination of such contract or agreement.
Section 1 July 1, 2019 20-14p Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 July 1, 2019 20-14p PH Joint Favorable LCO 5924 {\\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-00377- 3 of 3 R02-SB.docx }
To prohibit noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.] Co-Sponsors:
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SOMERS, 18th Dist.
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Action History

  1. No Action

  2. REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON Judiciary

  3. FILE NO. 589

  4. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 297

  5. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  6. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  7. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/09/19

  8. FILED WITH LCO

  9. Joint Favorable

  10. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

  11. DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

  12. Vote to Draft

  13. PUBLIC HEARING 0225

  14. Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing

  15. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 377?
SB 377 is sponsored by Heather S. Somers (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 377?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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