RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Clarified that 'reasonably available' for default surrogates includes being willing and able to comply with duties in a timely manner.

Added a new provision stating that a health care instruction cannot revoke an advance directive unless the individual expressly states an intent to do so while having capacity.

Introduced a requirement that agents appointed for mental health care have authority over all health care decisions, including those related to physical conditions, even if comorbid with mental health issues.

Added a provision requiring agents to consult with each other when a treatment plan addresses both mental and physical health aspects.

Removed specific disqualifications for spouses or civil union partners, such as pending divorce proceedings or abandonment.

Added immunity for health care providers who refuse to comply with an advance directive if the required care is contrary to generally accepted health care standards.

Created a requirement for the Attorney General to convene a working group to review implementation issues and submit a report to the legislature.

Changed the rule for conflicting directives so that the later direction controls regardless of whether the condition is mental or physical, rather than automatically revoking the earlier one.

Restricted disqualification of default surrogates to only those made by individuals who retain capacity, removing the ability to disqualify someone based on decisions made while incapacitated.

Changed the effective date of the Act from July 1, 2027, to January 30, 2050, with implementation beginning July 1, 2029.