SB55 Alabama 2023 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to guardianships and conservatorships; to create the Colby Act; to provide for a supported decision-making agreement as an alternative to a guardianship or conservatorship; and to provide the scope and limitations of a supported decision-making agreement.

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, an adult with a disability may be the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship</p><p class="bill_description"> Also under existing law, an adult with a guardianship or conservatorship may not make certain major decisions for himself or herself. The guardian or conservator generally holds the decision-making authority</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide that, in lieu of a guardianship or conservatorship, an adult may enter into a supported decision-making agreement with supporters who may assist and advise the adult with making certain decisions without impeding the adult's self-determination</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also provide for the procedures and limitations related to a supported decision-making agreement</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to guardianships and conservatorships; to SB55 INTRODUCED create the Colby Act; to provide for a supported decision-making agreement as an alternative to a guardianship or conservatorship; and to provide the scope and limitations of a supported decision-making agreement. </p>