A bill for an act relating to care facility placement decisions for certain adults.

This bill establishes a process for making care facility placement decisions for adults who cannot consent to their own care. It defines "person authorized to consent" with a priority order (spouse, adult children, parents, siblings) and requires a physician to certify the patient's inability to consent when no representative is found. If no authorized person can be located, the bill allows care facilities or physicians to petition a court for placement approval after meeting specific documentation requirements. The law directly affects vulnerable adults in care facilities, their families, and healthcare providers by clarifying decision-making authority and ensuring placement decisions prioritize the patient's best interests and least restrictive care options.