Vitamin K newborn administration.
Utah Code § 26B-4-327
in effect26B-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.
Enacted by Chapter 116, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter4/26B-4-S327.html?v=C26B-4-S327_2026050620260506Fetched: 10/26/2026
