Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.302 – If a person who receives a copy of a supported decisionmaking agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement and has cause to believe that the adult i
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.302
- Adult: means an individual with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.102
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Supported decisionmaking: means a process of supporting and accommodating an adult to enable the adult to make life decisions, including decisions related to where the adult wants to live, the services, supports, and medical care the adult wants to receive, with whom the adult wants to live, and where the adult wants to work, without impeding the self-determination of the adult. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.102
- Supported decisionmaking agreement: is a n agreement between an adult and a supporter entered into under this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.102
- Supporter: means an individual who has attained the age of eighteen years of age and entered into a supported decisionmaking agreement with an adult. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:4261.102
If a person who receives a copy of a supported decisionmaking agreement or is aware of the existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement and has cause to believe that the adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited by a supporter, the person shall report the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation to any adult protection agency or any local or state law enforcement agency.
Acts 2020, No. 258, §2.