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UT SB0213

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keven Stratton

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a four-year statute of limitations for employees to file wage claims in court against employers under the Utah Payment of Wages Act

  • Creates a shorter one-year statute of limitations for wage claims filed against executives (officers, LLC managers/members, general partners, or partners)

  • Defines "executive" as a distinct category separate from "employer," including officers, managers of manager-managed LLCs, members of member-managed LLCs, general partners, and partners

  • Wage claims of $10,000 or less must first go through the Labor Commission's administrative process; court filing is only permitted for claims over $10,000 or when combined claims exceed that threshold

  • Effective date: May 5, 2027

Legislative Description

Utah Payment of Wages Act Statute of Limitations

Labor and Employment

Last Action

Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2026
Rules2/23/2026
Business and Labor1/30/2026
Rules1/29/2026

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