HB 1255 IN

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Establishes a presumption that the continuation of life is in a minor's best interests. Requires a health care provider 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. Prohibits a health care provider from interfering with the transfer of a minor patient at the request of a parent or guardian or otherwise preventing life saving measures before or during the transfer. States that a court does not have jurisdiction to withdraw life sustaining treatment for a minor.

• Lorissa Sweet Republican · author

1. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower
2. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash · lower
3. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Sweet · lower