AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS IN LIEU OF CONSERVATORSHIPS OR GUARDIANSHIPS.

HB 6165 creates a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements as a less restrictive alternative to court-appointed conservatorships or guardianships for adults with disabilities. The bill amends state law to allow individuals with disabilities to use these agreements - where they receive support for decisions while retaining legal autonomy - instead of having a court appoint a conservator or guardian. It directly affects adults with disabilities who currently face conservatorship or guardianship proceedings, offering them a more self-determined option. The key provision establishes this agreement process as a formal alternative within existing legal structures, without requiring court involvement.