HB 4129

House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 28, 2025

An Act Institutionalizing the Designation of a Medical Proxy and the Use of Advance Directives for Medical Care, Amending for the Purpose Pertinent Provisions of Existing Laws, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Medical Proxy and Advance Directives Act would let any adult create a written document naming a trusted person to make health‑care choices for them if they become unable to decide, and also let them record their own wishes about treatments such as life‑support or resuscitation.

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Author · Representative

Nelson Legacion
RepresentativeCamarines Sur, 3rd District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 9065· Filed May 4, 2026
An Act Recognizing the Right of Patients to Designate a Healthcare Agent Through a Healthcare Proxy, Promoting Advance Care Planning, and Providing for Supported Healthcare Decision-Making in the Healthcare System
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2026-05-06Rep. Ryan S. Recto
SB 1985· Filed Mar 17, 2026
Healthcare Proxy Act
Pending second reading, special orderSen. Risa Hontiveros
HB 9310· Filed May 19, 2026
An Act Recognizing the Right of Patients to Designate a Healthcare Agent Through a Healthcare Proxy, Promoting Advance Care Planning, and Providing for Supported Healthcare Decision-Making in the Healthcare System
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2026-05-20Rep. Iris Marie Demesa Montes
HB 9350· Filed May 20, 2026
An Act Recognizing the Right of Patients to Designate a Healthcare Agent Through a Healthcare Proxy, Promoting Advance Care Planning, and Providing for Supported Healthcare Decision-Making in the Healthcare System
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2026-05-26Rep. Bella Vanessa B. Suansing
HB 9211· Filed May 12, 2026
An Act Recognizing the Right of Patients to Designate a Healthcare Agent Through a Healthcare Proxy, Promoting Advance Care Planning, and Providing for Supported Healthcare Decision-Making in the Healthcare System
Pending with the Committee on HEALTH since 2026-05-18Rep. Brian Poe

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HB04129 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch