An adult with a disability may voluntarily, without undue influence or coercion, enter into a supported decision-making agreement with a supporter under which the adult with a disability authorizes the supporter to do any or all of the following:
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Terms Used In Washington Code 11.130.715

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) Provide supported decision making, including assistance in understanding the options, responsibilities, and consequences of the adult’s life decisions, without making those decisions on behalf of the adult with a disability;
(2) Assist the adult in accessing, collecting, and obtaining information that is relevant to a given life decision, including medical, psychological, financial, educational, or treatment records, from any person;
(3) Assist the adult with a disability in understanding the information described in subsection (2) of this section; and
(4) Assist the adult in communicating the adult’s decisions to appropriate persons.

NOTES:

Effective dates—2020 c 312: See note following RCW 11.130.915.
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