Sec. 11. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who, in good faith, relies on an authorization in a
supported decision making agreement or who, in good faith, declines to honor an authorization in a
supported decision making agreement is not subject to civil or criminal liability or to discipline for unprofessional conduct.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-3-14-11
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- supported decision making: refers to the process of supporting and accommodating an adult in the decision making process to make, communicate, and effectuate life decisions, without impeding the self-determination of the adult. See Indiana Code 29-3-14-1
- supported decision making agreement: means a document that outlines the decision making supports and accommodations the adult chooses to receive from one (1) or more supporters. See Indiana Code 29-3-14-2
- supporter: means a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who has voluntarily agreed to assist an adult in the decision making process as outlined in the adult's supported decision making agreement. See Indiana Code 29-3-14-3
(c) This section does not apply to a person whose act or omission amounts to fraud, misrepresentation, recklessness, or willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.68-2019, SEC.4.
