House Bill No. 223 Summary

• Replaces the term "living will and durable power of attorney for health care" with "advance care planning document" (ACPD) throughout Idaho Code Chapter 45, Title 39.

• Establishes new section 39-4510 defining mandatory elements for valid ACPDs: person's name, date of birth, telephone number, mailing address, signature, and execution date, with optional elements including health care agent nomination and resuscitation instructions.

• Updates definition of "licensed independent practitioner" to include physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses, replacing varied terminology throughout the chapter.

• Revises Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) form provisions to clarify execution and review requirements, allowing signed orders by licensed independent practitioners and persons or surrogate decision-makers.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023, with emergency declaration.