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Advance Directives Registries: Easier Access to Healthcare Decisions

This act aims to support the creation and improvement of state registries where citizens can store their advance healthcare directives. This will allow medical personnel to quickly access information about a patient's preferences in emergencies, ensuring their wishes are respected. It facilitates medical decision-making in accordance with an individual's desires, even when they are unable to express them.
Key points
Authorizes states to receive funding to develop or improve systems for storing citizens' advance healthcare directives.
Ensures that treatment decisions, such as consent to or refusal of specific procedures, will be readily available to doctors when needed.
Allocates $5 million for fiscal years 2023-2027 to support these initiatives.
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Print number: 117_HR_7608
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Process start date: 2022-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State Registries for Advance Directives Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7608.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes states to receive funding to develop or improve systems for storing citizens' advance healthcare directives.
  • Ensures that treatment decisions, such as consent to or refusal of specific procedures, will be readily available to doctors when needed.
  • Allocates $5 million for fiscal years 2023-2027 to support these initiatives.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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