Bill > HB1377

This bill establishes a new legal mechanism called a Caregiver Authorization Affidavit (CAA) that allows parents, legal guardians, or legal custodians to temporarily delegate certain educational and healthcare decision-making rights to a designated adult caregiver without permanently transferring guardianship. Under this law, a parent can authorize a caregiver to consent to medical treatments, access health records, make educational decisions, and represent the child in school-related matters, while retaining ultimate decision-making authority. The affidavit must include specific details such as the names and contact information of the parent and caregiver, the child's information, and a statement confirming no conflicting court orders exist. The document must be signed in the presence of two adult witnesses, notarized, and can remain valid for up to two years. The bill explicitly prohibits using these affidavits to circumvent laws, manipulate school attendance, or restore rights to a caregiver who has previously lost them through a court order. Importantly, institutions and professionals who rely on a properly completed caregiver authorization affidavit will be protected from liability, providing clarity and legal protection for families seeking flexible caregiving arrangements.

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