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MA S124
Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
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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 supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes supported decision-making agreements, which allow certain adults with disabilities to voluntarily enter into agreements with supporters who can assist them in making decisions about their lives, such as where they want to live or what services they want to receive. The bill outlines the requirements for these agreements, including that they must be signed voluntarily without coercion, and sets out the rights and responsibilities of both the decision-maker and the supporter. The bill also requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to establish a training program on supported decision-making, and mandates that schools inform students and families about supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Joan Lovely (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2848 (on 04/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S124 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S124.pdf |
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