Indiana House bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 5, 2026.
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.
| 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 |