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UT SB0055

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Vickers

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Suppliers of human cells, tissues, or cellular/tissue-based products for stem cell therapy must obtain written confirmation from health care providers that patients will receive the required FDA non-approval disclosure notice before supplying the products.

  • Health care providers performing non-FDA-approved stem cell therapies must provide written notice (at least 8.5"x11" paper, 40-point type) informing patients the therapy lacks FDA approval and encouraging consultation with their primary care provider.

  • Providers must obtain signed consent forms detailing the treatment's nature, FDA approval status, anticipated results, alternative treatments, and possible risks before performing stem cell therapy.

  • All advertisements for stem cell therapy must include the FDA non-approval notice in font size no smaller than the largest font in the advertisement, or clearly spoken in audio/video ads.

  • Effective date: May 6, 2026.

Legislative Description

Placental Tissue Amendments

Health Care

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Health and Human Services1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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