Senate passes bill restricting noncompete contracts in Utah broadcast media

SALT LAKE CITY — The Senate narrowly passed a bill Tuesday that would restrict the use of noncompete contracts in Utah broadcast media."The support from journalists has been overwhelming," said Sen. Dan Hemmert, R-Orem, the Senate sponsor of HB241. He said it "makes sense" to place restrictions on noncompete contracts to curb abuses in the broadcast industry.Noncompete contracts prevent employees from going to work for a competitor or start a similar business for a prescribed period of tim