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<blockquote>David Kitchen wrote:

Bill Text:&nbsp;<A href="https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0073.html" target="_blank">https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0073.html</A>

Summary: Modifies the definition of retaliatory action by an employer to include making a&nbsp;complaint, in violation of the whistle-blowing statute, to a person that licenses the&nbsp;employee to practice a profession or perform other types of work.

David's Take: This adds a possible "retaliatory action" to include prohibiting making complaints to someone that licenses that profession/similar types of work. This is not a traditional retaliatory action, such as dismissal, pay reduction, fail to promote, so I see the need for clarification. I would like to hear the examples of when this has been a problem. I'm sure it has happened and so it needs to be clarified and codified.&nbsp;

*General Disclaimer: David's take is is his own personal opinion and is non legal binding nor is the official position of the Chapter.&nbsp; 
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HB 73: Public Employee Retaliatory Action Amendments

January 20, 2026 5:39 PM

David Kitchen
SB 25: Retirement Modifications

January 20, 2026 5:22 PM

David Kitchen
HB 246: Local Government Drug Testing Amendments

January 20, 2026 5:14 PM

David Kitchen