Maryland

for Supported Decision-Making
for Supported Decision-Making
In 2022, Maryland passed a bill legally recognizing and authorizing the use of supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities. It will go into effect on October 1st, 2022. Maryland has an existing statute recognizing supported decision-making as an auxiliary aid and service for transplant patients with disabilities. We are not aware of any case law applying that statute, nor are we aware of any other case law denying petitions for guardianship in favor of supported decision-making.
Adult Guardianship Statute:
Md. Code. Ann. Est. & Trusts 13-101 to -222; 13-704 to -908; 13.5-101 to -504; Md. Code. Ann. Family Law 14-401 to -404
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Information Last Updated: July 21, 2022