1. (a) An adult may utilize supported decision making to:

   1. (1) Increase the adult's self-determination;
   2. (2) Prevent the need for the appointment of a substitute decision maker; or
   3. (3) Limit or terminate the use of a substitute decision maker.
2. (b) All adults are presumed capable of making a supported decision-making agreement.
3. (c) The manner in which an adult communicates with others is not grounds for determining that the adult is incapable of making, changing, or revoking a supported decision-making agreement.

4. (d) Execution of a supported decision-making agreement by an adult may not:

   1. (1) Be used as evidence of incapacity; or

   2. (2) Preclude the ability of the adult to:

      1. (i) Act independently of a supported decision-making agreement; or
      2. (ii) Access the adult's personal information without a supporter.

Added by Acts 2022, c. 631, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.