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Senate narrows noncompete clauses for health professionals despite legal concerns about retroactivity
Summary
The Senate passed SB 145 limiting noncompete clauses for health professionals, a measure sponsors framed as easing workforce mobility; opponents warned that retroactive effect and narrow remedy may invite legal challenges, but the bill passed on a recorded vote and will be referred to the House.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 14 passed legislation to restrict noncompete provisions applied to health professionals but met extended skepticism from several senators about retroactivity and potential legal vulnerability.
Senator Christiansen, sponsor of SB 145, said the bill does not void entire contracts but removes or limits particular noncompete provisions that prevent health professionals from practicing in other locations. He said the…
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