Following is a Section in an unofficial format derived from the final form of Senate Bill 628 of 2005, which was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor into law on November 29, 2006 as Act 169 of 2006. This Section is provided for informational purposes only. You should check the official statutory form, and not rely solely on this counterpart. (See: Notice on Home page.)
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§ 5446. Validity.
(a)
Living will executed prior to effective date of subchapter. -- This subchapter does not limit the validity of a living will executed prior to the effective date of this subchapter.
(b)
Living will executed in another state or jurisdiction. -- A living will executed in another state or jurisdiction and in conformity with the laws of that state or jurisdiction shall be considered valid in this Commonwealth, except to the extent that the living will executed in another state or jurisdiction would allow a principal to direct procedures inconsistent with the laws of this Commonwealth.