The bill's passage will primarily affect statutes related to adult protective services and guardianship procedures. By providing for less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, such as supportive decision-making, it aims to empower adults who may lack certain decision-making abilities while still preserving their right to control aspects of their lives. This change is significant in promoting the independence of individuals who can navigate decision-making with appropriate assistance.
Summary
House Bill H6067 pertains to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults within Rhode Island's probate law. This bill amends existing legislation to include supportive decision-making as one of the alternatives to guardianship. The inclusion of this provision reflects a growing trend towards recognizing the rights of individuals to retain decision-making capacity as long as it is practical. Supportive decision-making allows individuals to receive assistance in making choices without fully relinquishing their autonomy to a guardian.
Contention
A notable point of contention surrounding H6067 is the balance between protecting vulnerable adults and respecting their autonomy. Proponents assert that this bill aligns with modern standards of care that favor individual rights and dignity. Critics, however, may raise concerns over whether supportive decision-making adequately protects those who cannot fully advocate for themselves, thus questioning the robustness of existing safeguards under the new framework.
Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Provides that supported decision-making pursuant to chapter 66.13 of title 42 be added to the Limited Guardianship and Guardianship of Adults forms section as one of the less restrictive alternatives to guardianship that have been explored.
Children: guardians; guardians of tribal children; allow access to guardian funds. Amends secs. 5, 5a, 5b & 6 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.875 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0138'23