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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 201D of the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit certain individuals from being named as a health care agent under a health care proxy. Specifically, the bill prevents individuals who are being investigated or have been convicted for certain offenses involving serious bodily injury or neglect of an incapacitated principal from being appointed as a health care agent. The bill also allows a court to remove an agent if it finds the agent is wholly or partly responsible for the incapacity of the principal.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1089 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1089.pdf |
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