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Introduced
02/19/2019
02/19/2019
In Committee
02/19/2019
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/24/2020
09/24/2020
Introduced Session
123rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 44-66-30 Of The 1976 Code, Relating To Persons Who May Make Health Care Decisions For A Patient Who Is Unable To Consent, To Revise The List Of Authorized Decision Makers; And To Amend Sections 44-26-40, 44-26-50, And 44-26-60(c) Of The 1976 Code, All Relating To Clients Of The Department Of Disabilities And Special Needs Who Are Incompetent To Make Their Own Health Care Decisions, To Make Conforming Changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to revise the list of authorized decision-makers for healthcare decisions for adults who are unable to consent. It also makes conforming changes to provisions related to clients of the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs who are incompetent to make their own healthcare decisions. The key changes include adding a new category of decision-maker, clarifying the role of the Department when a client is found incompetent, and updating cross-references to the relevant section of the Adult Health Care Consent Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 02/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0529&session=123&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess123_2019-2020/prever/529_20190219.htm |
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