Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
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SECTION 1. Section
44-66-30(A) of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an
appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( )
a person who has an established relationship with
the patient, who is acting in good faith on behalf of the
patient, and who can reliably convey the patient's wishes but
who is not a paid caregiver or a provider of health care
services to the patient. For purposes of this item, a person
with an established relationship is an adult who has exhibited
special care and concern for the patient, who is generally
familiar with the patient's health care views and desires, and
who is willing and able to become involved in the patient's
health care decisions and to act in the patient's best interest.
The person with an established relationship shall sign and date
a notarized acknowledgement form, provided by the hospital or
other health care facility in which the patient is located, for
placement in the patient's records, setting forth the nature and
length of the relationship and certifying that he meets such
criteria."
SECTION 2. This act
takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.