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MA S3132

Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities

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Introduced
11/03/2022
In Committee
11/07/2022
Crossed Over
11/03/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities (Senate, No. 2848),- reports recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3132).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a supported decision-making framework in Massachusetts, allowing certain adults with disabilities to voluntarily enter into agreements with supporters who can assist them in making decisions about their lives, such as where to live, what services and medical care to receive, and where to work. The bill requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to establish a training program on supported decision-making, and it mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to inform students with disabilities and their families about supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship during the transitional planning process. The bill also modifies the guardianship process to require consideration of supported decision-making and other alternatives before a guardianship can be established.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Other Sponsors (2)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J), Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3132
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S3132.pdf
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