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HB 3906

Supported decision-making; Oklahoma Supported Decision-Making Act; purpose; terms; agreement; tasks; information; evidence; presumptions; civil or criminal liability; form; codification; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ellyn Hefner

Oklahoma bill creates supported decision-making option for disabled individuals, allowing trusted supporters to help with decisions while preserving personal autonomy as alternative to guardianship.

Referred to Civil Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 3906

Legislative bill overview

HB 3906 establishes Oklahoma's Supported Decision-Making Act, creating a legal framework that allows individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities to make decisions with the assistance of trusted supporters rather than requiring full legal guardianship. The bill defines the process, establishes protections for decision-makers, and creates liability safeguards for supporters acting in good faith.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a significant gap in disability rights by offering a less restrictive alternative to guardianship, which can strip individuals of their legal autonomy. Supported decision-making preserves personal agency for vulnerable populations while still ensuring they receive guidance on important life decisions, potentially affecting thousands of Oklahomans with disabilities and their families.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability concerns: Questions about how much protection supporters receive and whether safeguards adequately prevent exploitation or neglect of vulnerable individuals
  • Standards and oversight: Unclear mechanisms for ensuring supporters are qualified and acting in the person's best interest, versus guardianship's court-supervised structure
  • Scope of decisions: Ambiguity about which decisions can be made through supported decision-making versus those requiring formal guardianship (medical, financial, end-of-life)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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