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This bill establishes new requirements for vitamin K administration to newborn infants in Utah, defining "health care provider" as it is defined in another section of law concerning medical malpractice and "unlicensed direct-entry midwife" as a midwife not licensed under a specific state act. It mandates that any health care provider or unlicensed direct-entry midwife attending a birth must fully explain to parents the reasons for giving vitamin K and the potential health risks for a newborn who doesn't receive it. Parents are given the right to refuse vitamin K for their infant, provided they sign a form acknowledging their understanding of the reasons and risks, and this signed form must be kept as part of the baby's medical record. The bill is set to become effective on May 6, 2026.

Health and Social Services

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