Probate: other; designation of a patient surrogate for health care decisions; allow. Amends 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.1101 - 700.8206) by adding pt. 6 to art. V & repeals sec. 66h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.66h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4419'25

Summary

The bill adds a new part to Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code that lets adults and emancipated minors designate a surrogate to make health‑care decisions when they cannot. It also creates a priority list of who may act as surrogate if no designation exists, and sets limits on surrogate authority. The changes aim to clarify who can decide medical care for incapacitated patients and protect patient wishes.

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