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HB1255Introduced in the House

Presumption of continuation of life.

IntroducedHouse Public Health

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

  1. Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash

  2. Authored by Representative Sweet

  3. First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health

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