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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 18-101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Supported decision making” means a process by which an adult, with or without having entered a supported decision–making agreement, utilizes support from a series of relationships in order to make, communicate, or effectuate the adult’s own life decisions.

(c) “Supported decision–making agreement” means an arrangement between an adult and a supporter or supporters that describes:

(1) How the adult uses supported decision making to make decisions;

(2) The rights of the adult; and

(3) The responsibilities of the supporter or supporters.

(d) “Supporter” means an individual selected by an adult to provide support in making, communicating, or effectuating the adult’s own life decisions.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.