Bill > HB3080

This bill expands the list of people who can make health care decisions for an incapacitated individual who has not appointed a health care representative or created an advance directive. The bill establishes a clear priority order for selecting a health care representative, starting with a court-appointed guardian and progressing through family members (spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles). If no family member is available, the bill allows for an adult who has shown special care and concern for the individual to serve as a health care representative, provided they submit a signed declaration explaining their relationship and familiarity with the person. The health care representative must make decisions either as the individual would have wanted or in the person's best interests. The bill also updates various related statutes to incorporate these new provisions, ensuring consistency across Oregon's health care decision-making laws. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive and flexible approach to health care decision-making for individuals who are unable to make their own medical choices, prioritizing personal connections and individual preferences.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3080