Bill
SF 2567
SF 2567 creates a legal default surrogate system to authorize pre-determined family members to make healthcare decisions for incapacitated patients lacking advance directives.
SF 2567 establishes a statutory framework for designating a "default surrogate" who would make healthcare decisions for individuals unable to do so themselves, in the absence of an advance directive or designated healthcare proxy. The bill creates a legal process and hierarchy for automatically appointing such surrogates based on family relationships and availability.
Healthcare decision-making authority is critical when patients cannot communicate their wishes. Currently, Minnesota law may create ambiguity about who has authority to make decisions for incapacitated patients without prior documentation. This bill would provide clear statutory guidance, potentially reducing family disputes, legal challenges, and delays in time-sensitive medical situations.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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