1. (a) A supporter shall:

   1. (1) Support the will and preference of the adult and not the supporter's opinion of the reasonableness of the adult's wishes, preferences, or choices;
   2. (2) Act honestly, diligently, and in good faith;
   3. (3) Act within the authority given in the supported decision-making agreement;
   4. (4) Avoid conflicts of interest;

   5. (5) Maintain records, which the supporter shall make available to the adult on request, concerning:

      1. (i) The supporter's actions under the supported decision-making agreement; and
      2. (ii) How the adult communicates and expresses opinions to the supporter;

   6. (6) Keep any records and information obtained under a supported decision-making agreement:

      1. (i) Subject to the limitations under Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the Courts Article, confidential and privileged; and
      2. (ii) Secure from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure; and

   7. (7)

      1. (i) Deliver a copy of the supported decision-making agreement to any duly appointed guardian of the person or property of the adult; and

      2. (ii) 1. Make a good faith effort to determine if the adult has a fully executed power of attorney, advance directive, or revocable trust agreement; and

         1. 2. Unless the adult expressly objects, deliver a copy of the supported decision-making agreement to any agent designated under a power of attorney or an advance directive or any trustee under a revocable trust agreement.
2. (b) The relationship between the adult and the supporter shall be one of trust and confidence that preserves the decision-making authority of the adult.

3. (c) A supporter may not:

   1. (1) Make decisions on behalf of the adult;
   2. (2) Exert undue influence on the adult;
   3. (3) Coerce the adult;
   4. (4) Obtain information about the adult without the adult's consent;
   5. (5) Enforce decisions made by the adult; or
   6. (6) Act outside of the authority granted in the supported decision-making agreement.

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