AR HB1116

Establishes "Simon's Law" requiring healthcare institutions and providers to obtain oral or written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian before issuing a do-not-resuscitate order or withholding/withdrawing treatment for a minor under 18 years of age.

Mandates two witnesses be present when consent is given orally and requires documentation in the minor's medical record specifying the consenting parent/guardian, witnesses, date, and time.

Allows parents or guardians to revoke consent orally or in writing at any time.

Does not apply to minors who are married, pregnant, emancipated, incarcerated in correctional facilities, or in custody of the Department of Human Services.

Permits healthcare providers to decline treatment if it would create greater risk of death, cause harm, or cause unnecessary pain or suffering to the minor; also provides exception if 72 hours of reasonable effort to contact parents/guardians fails.