Non-compete laws · MS
Mississippi physician non-compete law
As of October 21, 2026, Mississippi has no statute specific to physician non-competes; general non-compete law and court decisions apply.
No physician-specific statuteChecked 2026-10-21 · medium confidence
No statute addresses physician non-competes. Courts generally enforce non-competes that are reasonable in duration and geographic scope, with the employer bearing the burden of proof. (Miss. Legislature bill status: HB 500 (2026 Reg. Sess.), health care provider non-compete ban - died in committee 2/3/2026)
Who it covers
All employees under general common-law reasonableness rules; no physician- or clinician-specific rule.
Notes
No statute; the common-law description (e.g., Kennedy v. Metropolitan Life, 2000) comes from secondary sources. Health care provider noncompete bills died in committee in 2025 (HB 806) and 2026 (HB 500).
Bills that have not become law
Non-compete bills from the 2025 and 2026 sessions that had not become law as of 2026-10-21, furthest along first. A bill that died has to be filed again to move in 2027. The 2027 session starts 2027-01-05 and ends about 2027-04-04 (90 calendar days).
- HB 500 (2026) · Health care workers
Refiled HB 806: would void practice restrictions in contracts with Mississippi-licensed health care providers.
Introduced · Died. Referred to House Judiciary A 2026-01-12; died in committee 2026-02-03
- HB 806 (2025) · Health care workers
Would void post-employment geographic/time practice restrictions in contracts with any Mississippi-licensed health care provider.
Introduced · Died. Referred to House Judiciary A 2025-01-16; died in committee 2025-02-04
Sources
- Miss. Legislature bill status: HB 500 (2026 Reg. Sess.), health care provider non-compete ban - died in committee 2/3/2026 (bill)
- Miss. Legislature bill status: HB 806 (2025 Reg. Sess.) - died in committee 2/4/2025 (bill)
- RecordingLaw.com, Mississippi Non-Compete Laws (case-law summary) (secondary)
- Becker's Hospital Review, Physician noncompete crackdown: A 50-state guide (Oct 6 2026) (secondary)
Questions to ask about your contract
- Is the radius measured from your practice site or from every location the employer owns?
- Does the restriction apply if the employer terminates you without cause?
- Is there a buyout, and how is the amount calculated?
- What does your state's law say about physician non-competes?
Not legal advice. This page summarizes the law as written. Whether a particular agreement is enforceable depends on its wording, when it was signed and court decisions. Ask an attorney licensed in Mississippi.