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NM HB94

NM HB94
Supported Decision Making Task Force


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON SUPPORTED DECISION MAKING IN NEW MEXICO AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GUARDIANSHIP.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $35,000 from the general fund to the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to form a task force to study and report on supported decision-making in New Mexico as an alternative to guardianship. The task force will investigate supported decision-making, which allows individuals with disabilities to make their own decisions with the help of trusted advisors, as a potential option to traditional guardianship arrangements. Any unused funds will revert to the general fund at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Appropriations and Finance Committee (00:00 2/26/2021 Room 307) (on 02/26/2021)

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