Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1255: Presumption of continuation of life.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1255 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Presumption of continuation of life. Primary sponsor: Lorissa Sweet (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Authored by Representative Sweet.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorissa Sweet | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Becky Cash | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Lindsay Patterson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Representative Sweet
- Coauthored by Representatives Patterson, Cash
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health