Introduced
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To allow a parent or guardian to sign a Do-Not-Resuscitate order for a minor child or ward who has an advanced illness, and prescribe related procedures and requirements. DNR orders apply in a setting outside a hospital, and current law does not provide for DNR orders for a minor.<br> Under the bill the orders would state: "I authorize that in the event the minor child’s heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the minor child. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution."<br> House Bill 5418 prescribes the actions of schools in these cases, and also where a related "Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment" (POST) form has been signed for a child.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 102 to 3 (details)
Motion to reconsider
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The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)
To allow a parent or guardian to sign a Do-Not-Resuscitate order for a minor child or ward who has an advanced illness, and prescribe related procedures and requirements. DNR orders apply in a setting outside a hospital, and current law does not provide for DNR orders for a minor.<br> Under the bill the orders would state: "I authorize that in the event the minor child’s heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the minor child. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution."<br> House Bill 5418 prescribes the actions of schools in these cases, and also where a related "Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment" (POST) form has been signed for a child.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To allow a parent or guardian to sign a Do-Not-Resuscitate order for a minor child or ward who has an advanced illness, and prescribe related procedures and requirements. DNR orders apply in a setting outside a hospital, and current law does not provide for DNR orders for a minor.<br> Under the bill the orders would state: "I authorize that in the event the minor child’s heart and breathing should stop, no person shall attempt to resuscitate the minor child. I understand the full import of this order and assume responsibility for its execution."<br> House Bill 5418 prescribes the actions of schools in these cases, and also where a related "Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment" (POST) form has been signed for a child.
