§ 18-103
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§18–103.
(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.