Legislative record

HB 1255STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Presumption of continuation of life.

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.

Voted 1/5/2026

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Docket history

Action history

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