# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 5. Death

### Subtitle 6. Health Care Decisions Act

#### Section 5-615.1

The Department shall:

(1) Encourage the use of electronic advance directives;

(2) Carry out appropriate educational and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of electronic advance directives; and

(3) Encourage the following persons and entities to engage in outreach efforts regarding electronic advance directives:

  (i) The Maryland Department of Aging;

  (ii) County ombudspersons;

  (iii) Local health departments;

  (iv) Senior living facilities;

  (v) Academic institutions;

  (vi) Religious organizations;

  (vii) Hospitals; and

  (viii) Other similar persons or entities.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)