NC H713

Directs the Legislative Research Commission to study whether North Carolina's guardianship statutes should be amended to include a process for supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship of the person.

Supported decision-making allows people with decision-making limitations to choose trusted friends, family members, and professionals to help them understand situations and choices so they may make their own decisions without requiring a guardian.

Commission is encouraged to review Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and findings from the 2012 National Roundtable on Supported Decision-Making hosted by the American Bar Association and related federal agencies.

Commission may make an interim report to the General Assembly when it reconvenes in 2018 and shall make a final report to the 2019 General Assembly, with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation included.

Effective upon becoming law.