The bill amends the Wyoming Health Care Decisions Act to expand the definition of "advance health care directive" to explicitly include dementia directives. These directives provide individual instructions for health care decisions tailored to address the gradual cognitive decline experienced by individuals diagnosed with dementia. The new language clarifies that dementia directives can outline specific care instructions for each stage of the disease and can complement existing advance health care directives.

The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2025. This change aims to enhance the clarity and comprehensiveness of health care planning for individuals facing dementia, ensuring that their health care preferences are respected throughout the progression of the disease.

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Introduced: 35-22-402