Life-sustaining treatment provision for unemancipated minor patients

This bill establishes procedures for healthcare providers in Minnesota to implement orders not to resuscitate or withhold life-sustaining treatment for unemancipated minors. It requires providers to notify at least one parent or legal guardian before instituting such orders, with a mandatory 48-hour waiting period unless the situation is urgent. During this waiting period, parents can request a transfer of the minor to another facility, and the current facility must continue providing life-sustaining treatment for a minimum of 15 days while assisting with the transfer. The law also allows for exceptions if providers cannot contact parents after 72 hours of diligent effort and ensures parents can access medical records and seek second opinions.