SB0111S01 (Substitute)
Veterinary Post-employment Amendments
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 21
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 23
House Committee
Feb 25
House Floor Vote
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 17
This bill amends provisions relating to veterinarians.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting May 6, 2026, this bill makes it illegal for employers to require veterinarians to sign non-compete agreements (contracts that prevent workers from taking jobs with competing businesses after they leave), nondisclosure clauses that silence them about their work experience, or nonsolicitation agreements that bar them from contacting former clients or colleagues — with one exception: if a veterinarian owns at least a 5% stake in the business, a non-compete agreement is still permitted. The bill also voids any contract clause requiring that disputes be settled outside of Utah, and it requires employers who try to enforce these now-banned agreements to pay the veterinarian's legal costs and actual damages.
Current version: SB0111S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 20
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Jan 21
Senate 2nd Reading
Feb 20
Senate 3rd Reading
Feb 23
House Rules
Feb 23
House Committee
Feb 25
House Floor Vote
Mar 5
Governor Signed
Mar 17
IntroductionJan 20
Senate Rules
Senate CommitteeJan 21
Senate 2nd ReadingFeb 20
Senate 3rd ReadingFeb 23
House RulesFeb 23
House CommitteeFeb 25
House Floor VoteMar 5
Governor SignedMar 17
This bill amends provisions relating to veterinarians.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Starting May 6, 2026, this bill makes it illegal for employers to require veterinarians to sign non-compete agreements (contracts that prevent workers from taking jobs with competing businesses after they leave), nondisclosure clauses that silence them about their work experience, or nonsolicitation agreements that bar them from contacting former clients or colleagues — with one exception: if a veterinarian owns at least a 5% stake in the business, a non-compete agreement is still permitted. The bill also voids any contract clause requiring that disputes be settled outside of Utah, and it requires employers who try to enforce these now-banned agreements to pay the veterinarian's legal costs and actual damages.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Senate Secretary
Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
Senate Secretary
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Senate Secretary
Last updated Mar 26, 2026, 9:44 PM