Bill > H1497

This bill aims to improve medical decision-making during periods of incapacity. It establishes a process for appointing a surrogate decision-maker when an individual lacks decisional capacity and does not have a valid advance directive or court-appointed guardian. The bill outlines the order of priority for selecting a surrogate, the criteria for determining the most qualified surrogate, and the surrogate's authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the incapacitated individual. It also provides protections for healthcare providers who rely on the surrogate's decisions, and allows for court proceedings to resolve disputes related to the surrogate's authority or decisions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1497