Ever since a reference to a “legislative ban on physician non-compete agreements” was made in the Colorado attorney general’s Stipulated Consent Agreement and Judgment with U.S. Anesthesia Partners of Colorado, Inc., filed Feb. 26, 2024, health law practitioners in Colorado have waited to see if the Colorado General Assembly would enact such a ban. On April 21, 2025, the General Assembly made good on the promised legislative ban when it enacted Senate Bill 25-083. If the governor signs it into law, SB 25-083 would broadly impact the use of most restrictive covenants in agreements with physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses entered or renewed after SB 25-083’s expected effective date of Aug. 6, 2025.
Colorado Passes Bill Banning Most Physician Non-Compete Agreements
