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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