DBHDS Office of Provider Development Supported Decision-Making Agreement Draft SampleMay 12th, 2022
FiledMay 12th, 2022Purpose: This document contains a draft sample of Virginia’s Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA), which was mandated as part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ powers and duties related to supported decision-making agreements in § 37.2-314.3 of the Code of Virginia by the 2021 Special Session I of the Virginia General Assembly with the passing of House Bill 2230. Instructions on how to complete the agreement and optional discovery tools are included. SDMAs provide a way for individuals to document when they want support with making decisions, how they want to receive that support, and who they want to support them. The decision maker retains the right to make all final decisions.