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Committee reviews technical guardianship cleanups including successor‑guardian and notice procedures
Summary
Senate Bill 22‑91, a suite of technical amendments to guardianship and conservatorship statutes, received largely uncontested support. The bill adds a short "good cause" extension for expiring letters, centralizes notice requirements, clarifies confidentiality of reports and sets a "gross negligence" standard for guardian liability.
The House Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 22‑91, legislation drafted by the Supreme Court guardianship work group to clarify procedural aspects of guardianship and conservatorship law.
The bill focuses on process and cleanup: a limited 90‑day good‑cause extension when letters of guardianship would otherwise expire before a review hearing can be held; a new, uniform notice section to centralize and simplify who must receive notice after appointment; confidentiality protections for expert‑examiner, visitor and guardian reports; clearer procedures for removal, resignation or…
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