Rhode Island § 23-83-5 § 23-83-5. Collection not required if health of mother or newborn impacted.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-83-5 — § 23-83-5. Collection not required if health of mother or newborn impacted.

Rhode Island § 23-83-5

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-83The Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Notification Act

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-83-5 (2026).

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§ 23-83-5. Collection not required if health of mother or newborn impacted.
An obstetrical professional or facility is not required to collect cord blood or cooperate
            in the collection of cord blood if in the professional judgment of a licensed obstetrical
            professional the collection of the cord blood would threaten the health of the mother
            or the newborn child.
         

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§ 23-83-5. Collection not required if health of mother or newborn impacted.

An obstetrical professional or facility is not required to collect cord blood or cooperate in the collection of cord blood if in the professional judgment of a licensed obstetrical professional the collection of the cord blood would threaten the health of the mother or the newborn child.