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Will New York enact a law limiting physician non-competes by December 31, 2027?
Forecast 2026-10-21 · resolves by 2027-12-31
Non-compete laws · NY
New York physician non-compete law
As of October 21, 2026, New York 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 specific to physician noncompetes. Courts generally enforce them only if reasonable in time and area, necessary to protect legitimate employer interests, and not unduly harsh. (S3100A (2023) — passed both houses, vetoed Dec 22, 2023 (veto memo 133))
Who it covers
No physician-specific or general noncompete statute; common-law reasonableness analysis applies to physicians and other workers.
Notes
The Governor vetoed a statewide ban (S3100A) on Dec. 22, 2023. S4641A passed the Senate in 2025 and S9759 passed the Senate on June 3, 2026 (40–21); neither got an Assembly vote, and neither has been enacted. The common-law test was not re-read from case text.
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 2027-01-06 and ends no fixed date (usually early to mid-June).
- S9759 / A10023 (2025–2026) · All workers
Re-introduction of S4641: general ban with $500k exemption that does not apply to health-related professionals incl. physicians
Passed one chamber · Stalled. S9759 passed Senate 2026-06-03 (40-21) and referred to Assembly Labor; A10023 (Bronson) in Assembly Labor since 2026-01-28
- S4641A (2025–2026) · All workers
Bans most noncompetes (exempts $500k+ earners) but covers all health-related professionals incl. physicians regardless of pay
Passed one chamber · Stalled. Passed Senate 2025-06-09 (40-22); delivered to Assembly, referred to Assembly Labor; no Assembly companion number found
- S9228 / A10981A (2025–2026) · Health care workers, some physicians
Bars hospital employers from noncompetes and practice-related repayment penalties for licensed health professionals incl. physicians
Introduced · Stalled. S9228 (Harckham; cosponsors Griffo R, Rivera) referred to Senate Labor 2026-02-18; A10981 amended and recommitted to Assembly Labor 2026-04-29
- A1361 (2025–2026) · All workers, some physicians
Allows restrictive covenants only under conditions (advance written terms, trade-secret/2-year customer limits; unenforceable if fired without cause)
Introduced · Stalled. Referred to Assembly Labor 2025-01-09; re-referred 2026-01-07
Sources
- S3100A (2023) — passed both houses, vetoed Dec 22, 2023 (veto memo 133) (bill)
- S4641A (2025-2026) — passed Senate June 9, 2025; in Assembly Labor Committee (bill)
- S9759 (2025-2026) — passed Senate June 3, 2026; referred to Assembly Labor (bill)
- NY Assembly bill record for S04641 (2025) with actions (bill)
- 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?
Outlook for New York
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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 New York.