On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective May 7, 2025.
On Mar. 5, UTA LEG passed bill related to earned wage access services.
UTA LEG passed HB 279 S02 establishing Earned wage access services act, provisions related to earned wage access services, including provider registration, and renewal.
Adds new chapter 75 to Utah code UTA LEG 13-2, enact UTA LEG 13-2-75-101 to 106.
Proposed Legislation
Defined earned wage access services as payment to consumer from consumer's representation, and employment, income, attendance by provider from employer.
Provider as person engaged in business of offering earned wage access services.
Described requirements on provider registration where person may not act as provider without registering; each year a provider must renew the provider's registration.
Legislative History
On Jan. 20, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Feb. 24, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Feb. 25, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 4, 2025, bill passed the Senate.
On Mar. 5, 2025, bill received from Senate and House, respectively, for enrolling.
Effectiveness
Bill takes effect on May 7, 2025.
Mar. 25, 2025 UTA LEG Bill Approval
On Mar. 25, 2025, UTA LEG reported bill approval by governor, effective May 7, 2025.
Regulators
UTA LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Act, 3/25/2025; Bill, HB0279S02, 3/5/2025; Citation: UTA LEG 13-2;
