SB55 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Orr Senator

Republican

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

Under existing law, an adult with a disability may be the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship.

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.

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.

This bill would also provide for the procedures and limitations related to a supported decision-making agreement.

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