A. A supporter shall: (1) act in good faith; (2) act with the care, competence and diligence ordinarily exercised by a reasonable person in similar circumstances; (3) act only within the scope of authority granted in the supported decision- making agreement; (4) not engage in self-dealing; (5) support the will and preference of the decision-maker rather than the supporter's opinion of the decision-maker's best interests; (6) not receive compensation as a result of the supporter's duties under a supported decision-making agreement; and (7) stop serving as a supporter if the supporter questions the capacity of the decision-maker to continue making decisions. B. In the absence of an applicable power of attorney a supporter is prohibited from: (1) making decisions on behalf of the decision-maker; (2) signing legal documents on behalf of the decision-maker; (3) binding the decision-maker to a legal agreement; (4) obtaining, without the consent of the decision-maker, information that is not reasonably related to matters with which the supporter is authorized to assist pursuant to the supported decision-making agreement; and (5) using, without the consent of the decision-maker, information acquired for a purpose other than assisting the decision-maker to make a decision under the supported decision-making agreement. History: Laws 2025, ch. 84, § 14.
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