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SC S0529

SC S0529
Health care decisions for adults unable to make such decisions


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Introduced
02/19/2019
In Committee
02/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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