An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults
House: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Summary
The act lets adults 18 + voluntarily sign written agreements with one or more supporters to help them make personal, medical, financial and educational decisions while keeping their own authority. It defines supporters, their duties, limits and how agreements can be created, changed or ended, and it requires the state to develop training and a commission to study registries for these agreements. The law aims to give people with disabilities more self‑determination without resorting to guardianship.
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