An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits

SD 1099 creates a formal "caregiver authorization affidavit" process in Massachusetts law. It allows parents, legal guardians, or custodians of minors to legally authorize a designated adult caregiver (who resides with the minor) to make decisions about the child's education, health care, and recreational activities. The affidavit must include specific details like the minor's information, the scope of authority, and be signed under penalty of perjury with two adult witnesses. This bill directly affects families needing to delegate temporary caregiving responsibilities, replacing prior language about where a minor resides with a structured authorization system valid for up to two years.