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MS HB1259
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 87-3-115 to allow durable powers of attorney to become effective upon the occurrence of a future event or contingency.
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Permits the principal to authorize one or more persons to determine in writing whether the triggering event or contingency has occurred.
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Establishes that if no person is authorized to determine incapacity, a physician, licensed psychologist, attorney, judge, or appropriate governmental official may make that determination in writing.
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Allows persons designated by the principal to determine incapacity to act as the principal's personal representative for accessing health care information under HIPAA and Social Security Act provisions.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Power of attorney; authorize to become effective upon a future event.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017