Bill > H3445

This bill amends Chapter 201F of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the provisions related to caregiver authorization affidavits. The key changes are: 1. Clarifying that a caregiver authorization affidavit can be used by a parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian to authorize a designated caregiver, who is an adult with whom the minor resides or will reside, to exercise certain concurrent parental rights and responsibilities related to the minor's education, healthcare, and recreational/enrichment activities. 2. Specifying the rights and responsibilities a caregiver can exercise under the affidavit, including consenting to medical treatment, accessing the minor's educational and health records, making educational and recreational decisions, and applying for insurance and services for the minor. 3. Outlining the required content and procedures for the caregiver authorization affidavit, including signatures, witnessing, and notarization requirements. 4. Allowing for the designation of an alternate caregiver who can exercise the same rights and responsibilities if the primary caregiver is unavailable. 5. Providing protections for persons who rely on a caregiver authorization affidavit that meets the statutory requirements, as long as they do not have knowledge of contrary information.