New York S06687 changes the witness requirement for a health care proxy from two adult witnesses to one adult witness, with an exception for those in.
New York S06687 amends the public health law to change the witness requirement for a health care proxy from two adult witnesses to one adult witness. It makes an exception for individuals residing in mental health facilities, who must have two adult witnesses. Additionally, the bill includes falsely making or altering a health care proxy within the crime of forgery in the second degree. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
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