HB1255Introduced in the House
Presumption of continuation of life.
Introduced by Lorissa Sweet, District 50
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
January 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash
Authored by Representative Sweet
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
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