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Vitamin K Amendments 2026 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Chief Sponsor: Jen Plumb House Sponsor: Raymond P. Ward LONG TITLE General Description: This bill addresses vitamin K for newborn infants. Highlighted Provisions: This bill: requires a health care provider to educate a parent regarding the administration of vitamin K to a newborn infant; provides a process for a parent to decline administration of vitamin K; and defines terms. Money Appropriated in this Bill: None Other Special Clauses: None Utah Code Sections Affected: ENACTS: 26B-4-327, Utah Code Annotated 1953 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: Section 1. Section 26B-4-327 is enacted to read: 26B-4-327. Vitamin K newborn administration. (1) As used in this section "health care provider" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-3-403. (2) A health care provider that provides care to a mother during the birth of a child shall provide a full and clear explanation of the risks and benefits of vitamin K administration and the risks of possible adverse health outcomes for a newborn that does not receive vitamin K. (3) A parent may decline to consent to the administration of vitamin K. Section 2. Effective Date. This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026. 3-11-26 3:01 PM
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