Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; supported decision-making. (HJ729)

Introduced By

Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)

Description

Study; supported decision-making; report. Requests the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to examine the use of supported decision-making for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth, compare the Commonwealth's policies and practices related to supported decision-making and informed choice to the policies and practices used in other states, examine situations in which the use of supported decision-making is an appropriate alternative to the appointment of a guardian, recommend strategies to improve the use of supported decision-making in the Commonwealth, and determine whether legislation related to supported decision-making is appropriate and, if so, propose specific legislative recommendations. Read the Bill »

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