HB1255

Presumption of continuation of life.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1255 establishes a presumption that the continuation of life is in a minor's best interests.

Indiana HB1255 amends the Indiana Code to establish a presumption that the continuation of life is in a minor's best interests. It requires health care providers to obtain the consent of each parent or each legal guardian before issuing a do not resuscitate order or otherwise withholding or withdrawing treatment to allow the natural death of a minor. The consent must be given orally and in writing, with at least two witnesses attesting to it.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
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History

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative Sweet

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health