Sec. 7. (a) A supported decision making agreement must:
(1) name at least one (1) supporter;
(2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and
(3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult's guardian.
(b) A supported decision making agreement may:
(1) appoint more than one (1) supporter;
(2) appoint an alternate to act in the place of a supporter under circumstances specified in the agreement; or
(3) authorize a supporter to share information with any other supporter or others named in the agreement.
(c) A supported decision making agreement must be:
(1) in writing;
(2) dated; and
(3) signed by the adult in the presence of a notary.
(d) A supported decision making agreement must contain a separate consent signed by each supporter named in the agreement indicating the supporter's:
(1) relationship to the adult;
(2) willingness to act as a supporter; and
(3) acknowledgment of the duties of a supporter.
(e) An adult who meets the requirements to enter into a supported decision making agreement under section 4 of this chapter may sign a supported decision making agreement in any manner, including electronic signature, permitted under IC 30-5-4-1(b) or IC 30-5-11-4(a).
As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.14.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Guardianships and Protective Proceedings
Chapter 14. Supported Decision Making
29-3-14-1. "Supported Decision Making"
29-3-14-2. "Supported Decision Making Agreement"
29-3-14-4. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Execution and Revocation
29-3-14-5. Supporter Responsibilities; Prohibited Acts
29-3-14-6. Communication of a Request or Decision
29-3-14-7. Supported Decision Making Agreements; Requirements
29-3-14-8. Revocation of Supported Decision Making Agreements
29-3-14-9. Termination of Supported Decision Making Agreements
29-3-14-10. Presumption of Validity
29-3-14-11. Immunity; Exception
29-3-14-12. Meaning and Effect of Supported Decision Making Agreement