Utah Statutes
§ 26B-6-807 — Sterilization of persons under 18 years old.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities·Part 26B-6-8 Rights and Privileges of Minors and Individuals with a Disability
It is unlawful for a physician to sterilize a person who is under 18 years old unless:
(1)the person is married or otherwise emancipated and the physician, through careful examination and counseling, ensures that the person is capable of giving informed consent. If that person is institutionalized, the physician shall also ensure that no undue influence or coercion to consent has been placed on the person by nature of the fact that the person is institutionalized; or
(2)a petition has been filed in accordance with Section 26B-6-811, and an order authorizing sterilization has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.