Concerning authorization of health care decisions by an individual or designated person.
Summary
Adds to the list of persons who may give informed consent to health care for an adult who is incapacitated or incompetent.
Provides immunity to health care providers from liability in any action based upon their reliance on a declaration of an unrelated adult claiming to be a surrogate decision maker.
Prohibits surrogate decision makers from providing consent to any provision from the Death with Dignity Act.
Allows an adult to execute a health care directive by signing and acknowledging the directive before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments as an alternative to signing in the presence of witnesses.
Emphasizes that a person who knowingly provides a false declaration for the purpose of providing informed consent for health care decisions for an incapacitated or incompetent adult or minor is subject to criminal penalties under the perjury statutes.
From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1175), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗