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" as family members in a specific priority order (spouse, adult children, parents, or siblings) and requires physicians to certify in medical records when an adult cannot consent and no family member is available. Facilities must then assist the authorized person in finding the least restrictive, appropriate care facility and applying for health insurance coverage. If no decision-maker is found after good-faith efforts, the facility or physician may petition a court for placement approval. The bill directly affects vulnerable adults in care facilities, their families, and healthcare providers.