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HB 4418 - Amends and Enhances the Estates and Protected Individuals Code - Michigan Key Vote

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Title: Amends and Enhances the Estates and Protected Individuals Code

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends and enhances the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to allow for surrogate decision makers for an individual's health care decisions, when an adult or emancipated minor is unable to make those health care decisions for themselves in Michigan.

Highlights:

  • Amends and enhances the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to allow for surrogate decision makers for an individual's health care decisions, when an adult or emancipated minor is unable to make those health care decisions for themselves in Michigan (Pt. 6, Sec. 5601).

  • Defines “Surrogate” as an individual, other than a patient advocate or guardian, authorized under this act to make a healthcare decision for the patient (Pt. 6, Sec. 5601).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the Governor and subsequent passage of H.B. 4419 as well (Pt. 6, Sec. 5602).

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Title: Amends and Enhances the Estates and Protected Individuals Code

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