1. (a) A supported decision making agreement must:

   1. (1) name at least one (1) supporter;
   2. (2) describe the decision making assistance that each supporter may provide to the adult and how supporters may work together; and
   3. (3) if appropriate, be executed by the adult's guardian.

2. (b) A supported decision making agreement may:

   1. (1) appoint more than one (1) supporter;
   2. (2) appoint an alternate to act in the place of a supporter under circumstances specified in the agreement; or
   3. (3) authorize a supporter to share information with any other supporter or others named in the agreement.

3. (c) A supported decision making agreement must be:

   1. (1) in writing;
   2. (2) dated; and
   3. (3) signed by the adult in the presence of a notary.

4. (d) A supported decision making agreement must contain a separate consent signed by each supporter named in the agreement indicating the supporter's:

   1. (1) relationship to the adult;
   2. (2) willingness to act as a supporter; and
   3. (3) acknowledgment of the duties of a supporter.
5. (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.