State Legislation: Bill Amendments · April 11, 2026 · Primary source
VA SB 128: new version, Commerce and Labor Substitute
Summary
The Commerce and Labor Substitute version of Virginia SB 128 carries the same operative text as the introduced bill: banning covenants not to compete with health care professionals licensed by specified Virginia boards, with a $10,000 civil penalty per violation. This version reflects committee substitution and is a procedural predecessor to the enrolled bill transmitted to the Governor.
What this may mean
The substantive effect is the same as the enrolled version: Virginia healthcare employers are prohibited from using non-compete agreements with licensed physicians, nurses, counselors, optometrists, psychologists, and social workers, subject to $10,000 per-violation civil penalties. This version represents an interim legislative stage; the enrolled bill is the operative final text.
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