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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=94&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0094.pdf |
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