Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3227: Relating to restrictive covenants in employment contracts for medical professionals; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 3227 is a bill introduced in the Oregon House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to restrictive covenants in employment contracts for medical professionals; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Nancy Nathanson (Democratic), Floyd Prozanski (Democratic), Ben Bowman (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Voids noncompetition agreements, nondisclosure agreements nondisparagement agreements and nonsolicitation agreements between certain business entities and medical professionals, with specified exceptions, and prohibits the business entities from retaliating against the medical professional for violating the void agreements. Punishes retaliations as an unlawful employment practice. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Nathanson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Ben Bowman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lisa Fragala | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Mark Gamba | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| David Gomberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Pam Marsh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Travis Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Reynolds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.
- First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.