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HB2720: Enacting the Kansas surrogate medical decisions act to establish a hierarchy for identifying a surrogate who would make healthcare decisions and provide associated definitions and provider guidelines.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill aims to establish a clear process for identifying someone who can make healthcare decisions if an adult is unable to do so themselves. It sets out a hierarchy of people who can fill this role and provides guidelines for medical providers.
Who This Affects
This bill would affect Kansans who may become incapacitated or unable to make their own healthcare decisions, such as those with serious illnesses or injuries, and their loved ones.
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Timeline
Introduced
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Last Action
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Feb 4, 2026
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