ID H0194

Amends Section 15-5-104 to allow parents or guardians to delegate powers of care, custody, or property to another person via power of attorney for up to 6 months, or 12 months for military personnel serving overseas.

Expands delegable powers to explicitly include counseling of a religious nature regarding behavioral issues and substance abuse issues, in addition to existing medical and educational care powers.

Allows delegations to grandparents, siblings of the minor, or siblings of either parent to continue for up to 3 years unless an earlier expiration date is set, and may be revoked by written notice delivered to the delegated person.

Amends Section 39-1202 to revise the definition of "children's institution" to exclude individuals providing religious counseling, including counseling regarding behavioral issues and substance abuse issues, for periods not exceeding 6 months with parental consent.