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Physician Non-Compete Agreement Laws by State
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Whether physician non-compete clauses are banned, allowed with limits (duration/geography), and whether buyout provisions are required.
50 States2 data columnsLast updated: February 2026
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| Banned | Allowed With Limits | Buyout Option |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned | No | N/A |
| Banned (2024) | No | N/A |
| Limited | Yes (1yr/15mi) | Yes |
| Banned | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (2yr) | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (1yr) | Yes |
| Banned (2024) | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (2yr) | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (1yr) | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned (2023) | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (1yr) | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (1yr) | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned (2016) | No | N/A |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (2yr/10mi) | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (5yr buyout) | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (1yr) | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited | Yes (18mo) | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Banned (2022) | No | N/A |
FTC's 2024 final rule banning most non-competes was vacated in Ryan LLC v. FTC (N.D. Tex. 2024) and remains under appeal. State-level reform continues with Minnesota (2023), New York (vetoed 2023), and California's expanded ban (2024).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.