SB0170S04 | Vitamin K Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses vitamin K for newborn infants.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Requires Vit K Administration and Provides a Way for Parents to Decline

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0170S04
Year: 
2026
Status: 
Senate/ to Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor
Senator
Jen Plumb
Democrat - District 9
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Increased education regarding the risks of declining Vitamin K administration at birth aims to reduce refusal and protect newborns from injury related to severe bleeding.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

PTA supports efforts to address barriers to comprehensive pediatric care, including addressing medical misinformation and promoting evidence-based approaches recommended by licensed and/or board-certified medical professionals.