SB0055

Placental Tissue Amendments

Complete·3/17/26

Utah SB0055 mandates health care providers to inform patients about stem cell therapies using placental tissue.

Utah SB0055 requires health care providers to provide written notice to patients before performing stem cell therapies using placental tissue. The notice must include details about the treatment, its FDA approval status, anticipated results, alternative treatments, and potential risks. The bill also mandates that health care providers obtain signed consent from patients before performing the therapy. The notice must be prominently displayed in the provider's office and included in any advertisements for the therapy. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

4:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

Jan 26

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 17

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 11

Senate

Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Senate Secretary

Mar 11

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor