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Probate officials back SB 400 and SB 474 to clarify jurisdiction, conservator audits and training

Judiciary Committee · March 21, 2026
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Summary

A probate administrator told the Judiciary Committee that SB 400 and SB 474 would modernize procedures — allowing name‑changes in regional children's probate court, clarifying firearms disability determinations, expanding audits of conservatorships and enhancing training for newly elected judges.

Beverly Streich, a probate court administrator, testified in support of provisions in SB 400 and SB 474 that she said would close gaps and improve oversight of conservatorships.

Streich summarized the bills: allowing name‑change matters for minors to be adjudicated in regional children's probate…

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