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GA SB437
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Payne
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AI Summary
- Amends Code Section 31-39-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to revise the parental consent requirement for do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders for minor children
- Replaces permissive language allowing "any parent" to consent to a DNR with a mandatory requirement that a DNR for a minor who is a candidate for nonresuscitation may only be issued with the oral or written consent of the minor's parent
- Preserves an existing exception under subsection (e) of the Code section that may allow a DNR to be issued without parental consent in certain circumstances
- Retains the requirement that if the attending physician believes the minor is mature enough to understand the nature and effect of a DNR order, the minor's assent is also required for the order to be valid
Legislative Description
Resuscitate; parental requirement for consent; revise
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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