Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1255
Presumption of continuation of life.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lorissa Sweet (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Becky Cash (Republican)
- Lindsay Patterson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Sweet - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health