Indiana - Session 2026
Title: 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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-05 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-05 | Latest Action | First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1210 | Department of local government finance. | enacted |
| HB 1249 | Various criminal law matters. | enacted |
| HB 1277 | Health and human services matters. | enacted |
| HB 1406 | Tax and fiscal matters. | enacted |
| HB 1424 | Farm and homestead food sales. | enacted |
| SB 14 | Pension matters. | enacted |
| SB 180 | Various health care matters. | enacted |
| SB 222 | Family and social services administration matters. | enacted |