Sec. 30. Supporter duties.

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(a)Except as otherwise provided by a supported decision-making agreement, a supporter may:

(1)Assist the principal in understanding information, options, responsibilities, and

consequences of the life decisions of the principal, including those decisions related to the affairs or support services of the principal.

(2)Help the principal access, obtain, and understand any information that is relevant

to any given life decision, including a medical, psychological, financial, or educational decision, or any treatment records or records necessary to manage the affairs or support services of the principal.

(3)Assist the principal in finding, obtaining, making appointments for, and

implementing the support services or plans for support services of the principal.

(4)Help the principal monitor information about the affairs or support services of the

principal, including keeping track of future necessary or recommended services.

(5)Ascertain the wishes and decisions of the principal in order to advocate that the

wishes and decisions of an individual with disabilities are implemented.

(b)A supporter shall act with the care, competence, and diligence ordinarily exercised by an individual in a similar circumstance, with due regard to the possession of, or lack of, special skills or expertise.

(c)A supporter shall seek training and education regarding the responsibilities and limitations of the supporter role. The Guardianship and Advocacy Commission shall provide public information about this Act and the supporter role, responsibilities, and limitations.

The Guardianship and Advocacy Commission shall develop training and education materials for both principals and supporters, including, but not limited to, sample agreements that will be posted on the website of the Commission along with public awareness materials.