D.C. Law 12-249. Mentally Retarded Citizens Substitute Consent for Health Care Decisions and Emergency Care Definition Temporary Amendment Act of 1998.

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  • D.C. Law 12-249 (PDF)

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Legislative History

Law 12-249, the “Mentally Retarded Citizens Substitute Consent for Health Care Decisions and Emergency Care Definition Temporary Amendment Act of 1998,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-757. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 1, 1998, and December 15, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 24, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-588 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-249 became effective on April 20, 1999.