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House passes bill to expand guardianship, allowing licensed private providers under court supervision
Summary
The House approved a second substitute to HB300 on Feb. 26, 1997, creating a pathway for licensed private providers to offer guardianship and conservatorship services for elderly and disabled people who lack family oversight; the bill passed on the floor with a recorded tally of 67–0 and now goes to the Senate.
Representative Bradshaw told the House the story of "Ethel" to illustrate why the state needs expanded guardianship and conservatorship services and presented the second substitute for House Bill 300.
The bill would allow qualified private providers — subject to court supervision and professional licensure requirements — to be appointed as guardians or conservators for people who lack family or bank alternatives. Sponsor testimony…
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