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MA H172
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing supported decision-making for adults with certain disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Supported Decision-Making Agreement Act in Massachusetts, which allows adults with disabilities to voluntarily enter into agreements with supporters who can assist them in making decisions about their lives, such as where to live, what services to receive, and managing their finances. The bill also requires the consideration of supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship, and mandates training on supported decision-making for supporters and principals receiving assistance. Additionally, the bill ensures that schools inform students and families of supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship during the transitional planning process.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (37)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4349 (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H172 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H172.pdf |
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