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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law on health care proxies to (1) prohibit persons who have been investigated, charged, or convicted of certain crimes against the principal (such as assault and battery or neglect resulting in serious bodily injury) from being named as a health care agent; (2) allow a court to remove a health care agent if the agent is found to be wholly or partly responsible for the principal's incapacity; and (3) permit a court to find that a health care agent is wholly or partly responsible for the principal's incapacity as a basis for removing the agent.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1114 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1114.pdf |
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