SB153 Summary

• Prohibits healthcare facilities and professionals from instituting Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) orders for qualified minors without written or oral consent from at least one parent or legal guardian.

• Requires reasonable attempts to inform the other parent if that parent is reasonably available and has custodial or visitation rights, with documentation in the medical record.

• Allows either parent or guardian to refuse consent for DNAR orders orally or in writing, and prohibits implementation of such orders if consent is timely refused except by court order.

• Provides mechanism for circuit court petitions to resolve conflicts between parents or guardians regarding DNAR orders, with a presumption in favor of cardiopulmonary resuscitation pending court determination.

• Requires healthcare facilities to disclose in writing upon request any policies relating to resuscitation, life-sustaining measures, or treatments deemed non-beneficial or futile for patients and residents.