Bill > H2045

This bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 201D of the Massachusetts General Laws concerning health care proxies. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to extend the legal validity of a health care proxy (a legal document that allows an individual to designate another person to make medical decisions on their behalf) by stipulating that the proxy shall remain in effect and not be automatically revoked upon the death of the principal (the person who created the proxy) for a period of six months after their death. This change provides additional time and legal protection for the designated health care proxy to continue making decisions or managing medical matters on behalf of the deceased, potentially helping to ensure smoother medical and administrative processes during a challenging transition period for the decedent's family or representatives.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2045