Massachusetts H201 establishes supported decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to make their own decisions with.

Massachusetts H201 amends existing laws to introduce supported decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities. These agreements allow individuals to make their own decisions with the assistance of supporters, who are adults that enter into these agreements voluntarily. Supporters can assist with decision-making, communicating decisions, and understanding information about options and consequences. The agreements must be in writing, signed by the decision-maker and supporters, and witnessed by unrelated, uninvolved parties.

Massachusetts H201 establishes supported decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities, allowing them to make their own decisions with.

Massachusetts H201 amends existing laws to introduce supported decision-making agreements for individuals with disabilities. These agreements allow individuals to make their own decisions with the assistance of supporters, who are adults that enter into these agreements voluntarily. Supporters can assist with decision-making, communicating decisions, and understanding information about options and consequences. The agreements must be in writing, signed by the decision-maker and supporters, and witnessed by unrelated, uninvolved parties.