Bill > S928

This bill aims to improve medical decision-making by establishing a process to appoint a surrogate decision-maker when a person lacks the capacity to make their own healthcare decisions and does not have a valid advance directive or court-appointed guardian. The bill defines key terms like "incapacitated person" and "qualified individual," outlines the order of priority for selecting a surrogate, and provides guidance on the surrogate's decision-making responsibilities and protections. It also allows for disputes about the surrogate to be resolved through a special court proceeding. The overall goal is to ensure timely and appropriate healthcare decisions can be made on behalf of individuals who cannot make them for themselves.