IN HB1255

Establishes a legal presumption that continuation of life is in a minor's best interests, including premature infants born at less than 20 weeks gestation

Requires health care providers to obtain consent from each parent or each legal guardian—both orally and in writing with two witnesses—before issuing a do not resuscitate order or withdrawing treatment from a minor

Prohibits health care providers from interfering with parents' efforts to transfer a minor to another provider or obtain second opinions, and requires continued life-sustaining care (including nutrition and hydration) until transfer is complete

Removes court jurisdiction to order withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a minor over a parent or legal guardian's objection

Effective July 1, 2026; amends IC 16-36-1-5