Georgia Legislative Watch

HB24 - Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care Act; enact
Sponsored by: Tumlin,Steve 38th

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide for an advance directive for health care which combines provisions of a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care; to provide for revocation, the effect of marriage, and guardianship; to provide for duties and responsibilities of health care agents and health care providers; to provide for conditions precedent to carrying out health care treatment preferences and a physician’s responsibilities; to provide for the effect of an advance directive for health care on criminal and insurance laws; to provide for penalties; to provide for the effect of Chapter 32 of Title 31 on other legal rights and duties; to repeal and reserve Chapter 36 of Title 31, relating to a durable power of attorney for health care; to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.