Idaho
Overview
Idaho has not passed supported decision-making legislation. There are no new supported decision-making bills pending. We have not located any case law specifically recognizing supported decision-making, but it may still be required as a less restrictive alternative to guardianship.
Guardianship Laws
Supported Decision-Making
Case Law & Court Orders
None found
State Grant Programs
None awarded
Other Resources
- “Guardianship and Supported Decision Making”
Link: mychoicematters.idaho.gov/MCMHome/GuardianshipandSupportedDecisionMaking/tabid/4391/Default.aspx - Publication: “My Voice Counts”: Supported Decision Making, an Alternative to Guardianship, Advocates as Leaders Self Advocacy Speaker’s Network
Link: courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/support-decision-making-guide-1017.pdf - Publication: Keeping Individuals with Disabilities in Charge of Their Lives: Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Alternatives, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities – adapted for Idaho
Link: mychoicematters.idaho.gov/Portals/113/Assets/Documents/GuardianshipBooklet.pdf
Information Last Updated: June 16, 2023