Medical Decision Making:

HB 1455: Relating to the award of attorney's fees, costs, and certain damages in a proceeding to revoke a medical power of attorney.

Primary Author: Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin)

Joint Author: None

Co-Author: None

Background: Equality Texas worked to draft language on end of life decision making and enforcement of advanced directives.  The language was submitted to Legislative Council, and resulted in two (2) separate bills: one governing end of life decisions, including those made by a "long-term intimate partner" [bill not yet filed], and one to make advance directives more enforceable [HB 1455].

Equality Texas Position: Supports. This bill is part of our Legislative Agenda.

Equality Texas Bill Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on HB 1455 (pdf)

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