2018 Senate Bill 784

Authorize child do-not-resuscitate orders

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To allow parents to sign a do-not-resuscitate order on behalf of a child under age 18. This would have to be signed by the parent or parents, the child's attending physicians, and two witnesses 18 years of age or older.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2018

Substitute offered by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary