Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 18-103 - Execution of a support decision-making agreement(a) An adult may utilize supported decision making to:(1) Increase the adult's self-determination;(2) Prevent the need for the appointment of a substitute decision maker; or(3) Limit or terminate the use of a substitute decision maker.(b) All adults are presumed capable of making a supported decision-making agreement.(c) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for determining that the adult is incapable of making, changing, or revoking a supported decision-making agreement.(d) Execution of a supported decision-making agreement by an adult may not:(1) Be used as evidence of incapacity; or(2) Preclude the ability of the adult to:(i) Act independently of a supported decision-making agreement; or(ii) Access the adult's personal information without a supporter.Added by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 631, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.