H.1485/S.109: An Act Relative to Supported Decision-Making Agreements for Certain Adults with Disabilities

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Written By Emily Combs

Sponsors: Reps. Michael Finn, Sean Garballey, Sen. Lovely

Status Update: Committees on Judiciary/Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities

This bill establishes the legal framework for Supported Decision-Making in Massachusetts, an alternative to guardianship in which adults can choose a group of trusted supporters to assist them with making and communicating decisions.

For more information, contact Colin Killick at ckillick@dpcma.org or 1 (617) 993-6562.

Emily Combs

Lead Designer, HALO 22

Emily began her career by creating custom blog designs in the early 2000s. Since then, she’s received a BFA in Graphic Design, and gained over a decade of experience on projects for screen, print, and brands. When she isn’t designing, you’ll find her reading sci-fi/fantasy novels, baking chocolatey desserts, and hanging out with her cats.

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