State Representative Aaron Bernstine introduces legislation for Simon's Law to protect rights for parents and guardians during the medical process in making decisions for minors

(File Photo of State Represntative Aaron Bernstine)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from State Representative Aaron Bernstine’s office, Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. Simon’s Law is a bill that would have facilities or health-care professionals let parents know prior to placing a do-not-resuscitate order on anyone under eighteen. Simon’s Law would also have one parent or guardian provide oral consent before issuing a do-not-resuscitate order.