Bill
SD 1099
Overview: Bill Number: SD 1099, Title: An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims
Overview: Bill Number: SD 1099, Title: An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits, Status: Proposed bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a legal framework for caregiver authorization affidavits, which would allow designated caregivers to make certain decisions and take actions on behalf of a care recipient without formal legal guardianship.
Key Provisions:
- Defines the requirements and process for creating a caregiver authorization affidavit
- Specifies the powers and limitations of a caregiver acting under the affidavit, such as making medical decisions, managing finances, and arranging for the care recipient's living situation
- Outlines the responsibilities and protections for caregivers acting in good faith under the affidavit
- Provides a standardized affidavit form and guidelines for its use
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Care recipients, who would be able to designate trusted caregivers to assist them without the need for formal legal guardianship
- Caregivers, who would gain legal authority to make certain decisions and take actions on behalf of the care recipient
- Healthcare providers and financial institutions, who would be required to recognize and comply with valid caregiver authorization affidavits
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration. If passed, the new caregiver authorization affidavit framework would take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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