Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for adults who want decision-making assistance and amending the crime of mistreatment of a dependent adult or an elder person.

Summary

HB 2144 lets any Kansas adult voluntarily sign a written agreement with one or more supporters who can help them manage health, finances, living and work decisions. The law sets strict rules for how the agreement is formed, signed, witnessed, and can be ended, and it protects supporters acting in good faith. It also revises the state’s mistreatment statutes for dependent adults and elders, adding new definitions and penalties.

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