The proposed bill seeks to adopt the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act in Nebraska, creating a structured framework for advance health-care directives and the decision-making process for individuals regarding their health care. It introduces key definitions such as "advance health-care directive," "agent," "capacity," and "surrogate," clarifying the roles of those involved in health-care decisions. The bill emphasizes the importance of an individual's capacity to make decisions, outlining criteria for determining capacity and providing mechanisms for individuals to contest findings regarding their capacity. It ensures that individuals are presumed to have capacity unless a court rules otherwise and allows for the appointment of surrogates when necessary.

Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for the creation and validity of advance health-care directives, including provisions for electronic directives and the handling of conflicting instructions. It outlines the responsibilities of agents and default surrogates, including a hierarchy for decision-making when an agent is unavailable, and specifies the conditions under which they can make health-care decisions. The bill also protects health-care professionals acting in good faith and prohibits misconduct related to advance health-care directives, granting individuals the right to seek damages for violations. Overall, the legislation aims to empower individuals in making informed health-care choices while ensuring their rights are upheld in legal contexts.