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UT HB0200

UT HB0200
Order for Life Sustaining Treatment Amendments


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
02/05/2024
Passed
03/13/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2024

Introduced Session

2024 General Session

Bill Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to orders for life sustaining treatment.

AI Summary

This bill modifies provisions related to orders for life sustaining treatment. It amends the definition of "unprofessional conduct" for certain licensed healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and advance practice registered nurses, to prohibit designating a child as "do not resuscitate" without parental consent. The bill also renames "POLST orders" as "orders for life sustaining treatment" and provides details on how these orders can be created, signed, and revoked. The bill takes effect on May 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House (on 03/14/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ General Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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