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This bill, concerning the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), modifies how the SCDD can appoint an "authorized representative" for individuals with developmental disabilities who lack a parent, guardian, or conservator. Previously, the SCDD could appoint a representative to help these individuals express their desires and advocate for their needs if they requested it or if their rights were at risk. This bill limits such appointments to a maximum of one year and allows the SCDD to investigate to determine if a representative is truly needed, requiring consent to access any protected information for this investigation. It also clarifies that "good cause" for not appointing a requested representative exists if that person is likely to make decisions inconsistent with the individual's wishes or their rights. The bill also specifies that the SCDD shall appoint a representative for individuals in developmental centers proposed for community placement, who can seek advocacy assistance from the regional center clients' rights advocate.

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