New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 402: eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 402 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire Senate on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates. Primary sponsor: Bill Gannon (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 21, 2026): Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Gannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Kevin Avard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Donovan Fenton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Patrick Long | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Mandelbaum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Rockingham 21 |
| Tim McGough | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Mark Pearson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 34 |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tara Reardon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| David Rochefort | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| David Watters | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Kenneth Weyler | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82
- Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 55; Effective 07/07/2026
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11
- Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 12
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
- Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:10 am GP 231
- Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124
- Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
- Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 2
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1