Establishes the Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act, which authorizes certain persons to make health care decisions for certain incapacitated persons

Summary

The bill adds a Designated Health Care Decision‑Maker Act to Missouri law, letting health providers follow decisions made by a designated person when two physicians certify a patient is incapacitated and no legal guardian or power of attorney exists. It sets a priority list of relatives and other qualified individuals to act as decision‑makers, aiming to ensure timely medical care for those who cannot decide for themselves.

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