AN ACT relating to implementing Do Not Resuscitate orders in a hospital setting. Create new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define "Do Not Resuscitate" or "DNR" order; require the signature of a patient or a family member of the patient before implementing a do not resuscitate order written by a health care provider in a hospital setting; permit a hospital to request that a patient complete a (MOST) Medical Order for Scope of Treatment form in accordance with KRS 311.621 to KRS 311.643.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2018
Last action Jan 25, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 25, 2018
House · Referred to committee
To Health and Family Services (H)
Jan 23, 2018
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 238
Scope: KY
Hi! I can help you understand HB 238. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline