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Chart on State Supported Decision-Making Agreement Laws in the U.S. (September 2026)

by Center for Public Representation

CPR has developed a chart on “Comprehensive Supported Decision-Making Laws in the United States.”  In this context, CPR considers “Comprehensive Supported Decision-Making Agreement Laws” to be state-enacted legislation that creates or directs the creation of a legal framework for supported decision-making (SDM) arrangements.  These legal frameworks may include various protections and indemnification provisions to promote recognition and enforcement of SDM agreements. As of September 2026, CPR has identified 24 States and the District of Columbia that have such legal frameworks. This chart provides a broad overview of some key trends within these laws, with citations to relevant statutes that provide further detail. This chart is being provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.  Interested in learning about more trends? Email us at SDM@cpr-ma.org.

U.S. Map showing States that have passed comprehensive Supported Decision-Making Agreement laws as of September 2026. These States are marked in purple on the map. These States include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The District of Columbia also has a comprehensive Supported Decision-Making Agreement law.

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