A bill that would allow certain adults with cognitive or intellectual disabilities to have supportive decision-making rights, rather than more restrictive guardianships, failed to progress in the Arkansas legislature. Advocates say supportive decision-making laws are trending and have been enacted in 13 states, so they plan to press forward with similar measures in Arkansas.
Bill To Enable More Autonomy for Arkansas Adults With Disabilities Fails in Legislature
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Dianna Varady
