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Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
Introduced Session
123rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 44-66-30, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To Persons Who May Make Health Care Decisions For Adults Unable To Make Such Decisions, So As To Make Changes To The List Of Authorized Decision Makers; And To Amend Sections 44-26-40, 44-26-50, And 44-26-60, All Relating To Clients Of The Department Of Disabilities And Special Needs Who Are Incompetent To Make Their Own Health Care Decisions, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to make changes to the list of authorized decision makers for health care decisions for adults unable to make such decisions. It adds a new category of authorized decision makers, clarifies the priority order when an agency has taken custody of the patient, and makes conforming changes to related sections of the law regarding clients of the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs who are incompetent to make their own health care decisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton (on 02/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3825&session=123&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/3825_20190131.htm |
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