Establishes supported decision-making agreements for qualified adults with disabilities, mental illness, or aging.

The bill creates a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements in Hawaii. These agreements allow qualified adults with disabilities, mental illness, or aging to voluntarily partner with trusted individuals for assistance in making decisions. The agreements must be signed voluntarily and witnessed or notarized. They provide a process where trusted individuals help understand issues, answer questions, and provide information, but do not make decisions for the qualified adult. The agreements can be terminated by any party and automatically terminate if abuse is found.

Establishes supported decision-making agreements for qualified adults with disabilities, mental illness, or aging.

The bill creates a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements in Hawaii. These agreements allow qualified adults with disabilities, mental illness, or aging to voluntarily partner with trusted individuals for assistance in making decisions. The agreements must be signed voluntarily and witnessed or notarized. They provide a process where trusted individuals help understand issues, answer questions, and provide information, but do not make decisions for the qualified adult. The agreements can be terminated by any party and automatically terminate if abuse is found.