Effective 1/1/2026
75A-9-121 Decision by guardian.
(1)A guardian may refuse to comply with or revoke the individual’s advance health care directive only if the court appointing the guardian expressly orders the noncompliance or revocation.
(2)Unless a court orders otherwise, a health care decision made by an agent appointed by an individual subject to guardianship prevails over a decision of the guardian appointed for the individual.

Enacted by Chapter 439, 2025 General Session