Texas Right to Life lauded the reform as a ‘great step forward,’ but called for further action, noting that patients ‘will still be in danger’ without additional protection.
Baby Tinslee was born prematurely and with a rare heart condition. Despite continued improvement, the hospital wants to remove life support, effectively killing Tinslee.
The baby's family has seven days to file an appeal. Cook Children's Medical Center is trying to remove Tinslee's life support against her family's wishes.