Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 485: Invalid Restrictive Covenants with Physicians
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 485 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Invalid Restrictive Covenants with Physicians. Primary sponsor: Kelly Skidmore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Invalid Restrictive Covenants with Physicians; Provides that restrictive covenants which prohibit physician from practicing medicine within specified area for certain period of time are void & unenforceable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Skidmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Filed