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Neutral Bill Feb 26, 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.

https://openstates.org/in/bills/2026/HB1255/
Becky Cash State Representative Cosponsor Robert Heaton State Representative Lindsay Patterson State Representative Lorissa C Sweet State Representative
Healthcare access & costs Child welfare & foster care
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