HB2609

Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for allowing an adult to receive decision-making assistance from one or more other adults, requirements for decision-making agreements and duties related thereto.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Kansas HB2609 establishes a framework for supported decision-making agreements, allowing adults to receive assistance from others in managing their.

Kansas HB2609, known as the Supported Decision-Making Agreements Act, creates a legal structure for adults to receive decision-making assistance from one or more supporters. This assistance can cover various aspects of an adult's affairs, including healthcare, finances, and daily living activities. The act outlines the requirements for these agreements, including the need for written consent and the supporters' duties. It also specifies that such agreements do not imply a lack of capacity on the part of the adult and cannot be used as evidence in guardianship or conservatorship petitions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 122–0 · Feb 25
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 122 Nay: 0

122 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RRD

Calendar

Feb 11

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 26

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 25

House

House Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026

Feb 25

Senate

Senate Received and Introduced