HB 1255

Indiana House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 5, 2026.

Presumption of continuation of life.

Bill ID IN-2026-HB-1255
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Public Health
House in_committee 2026-01-05
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Lorissa Sweet
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Actions Timeline
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
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