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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
Relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 201D of the General Laws to specify that a health care proxy (a legal document that allows someone to make medical decisions on behalf of another person) shall remain in effect for up to 6 months after the principal (the person who granted the proxy) has passed away, rather than being automatically revoked upon the principal's death. This provision aims to ensure that the principal's previously designated medical decision-maker can continue to act on their behalf during the period immediately following their death.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1918 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1918.pdf |
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