The bill S.230 proposes amendments to fair employment practices, specifically focusing on agreements with health care providers. It introduces a new section, 21 V.S.A. 495q, which renders certain provisions in contracts with health care providers void and unenforceable if they impose restrictions on the provider's ability to practice after termination, limit their ability to notify patients of employment changes, or include disparagement clauses. Additionally, it clarifies that these provisions do not apply to restrictions related to nonclinical business support services. The bill also protects employees from retaliation for exercising their rights under this section and specifies that these changes will apply to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill adds a new section, 3c, which mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to collaborate with representatives from the Vermont State Employees Association to create a proposal regarding solicitation practices in parking lots at Department of Corrections facilities. This proposal is to be considered for adoption by the Secretary of Administration by January 1, 2027, with coordination provided by the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-309
As Passed By the Senate -- Official: 21-309, 21-471, 21-495d, 21-495g
As Passed By the Senate -- Unofficial: 21-471, 21-495d, 21-495g
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 21-309, 21-471, 21-495d, 21-495g, 21-383
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 21-471, 21-495d, 21-495g, 21-383