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MA H1779

Improving medical decision making


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to health care decisions during periods of incapacity. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve medical decision-making for incapacitated persons in Massachusetts. It establishes a process to appoint a "surrogate decision-maker" when there is no valid advance directive or court-appointed guardian. The bill outlines the qualifications, responsibilities, and order of priority for surrogate decision-makers, who must make decisions based on the person's known wishes or best interests. The bill also provides legal protections for healthcare providers who rely on a surrogate's decisions made in accordance with the law. Additionally, it allows for court proceedings to address disputes, such as removing a surrogate or overriding their decision.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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