An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults

This bill creates a legal framework for supported decision-making agreements, allowing adults to voluntarily designate supporters who assist them in making life choices without taking away their legal authority. The legislation requires the state to provide training for these supporters and mandates that schools inform students turning 16 about this option as an alternative to guardianship. It establishes specific rules for supporters, including prohibitions on acting against the decision-maker's wishes or having conflicts of interest, while also creating a court process to remove supporters who abuse or neglect the individual. Additionally, the bill sets up a special legislative commission to study the creation of online registries that would allow service providers to verify the validity and currency of these agreements.