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AL HB168

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Buskey

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 26-2A-137 of the Alabama Code to explicitly authorize courts to approve leasing of oil, gas, and other mineral rights for protected persons without appointing a conservator.

  • Allows courts to authorize, direct, or ratify protective arrangements and transactions when a basis exists for appointment of a conservator or protective order under Section 26-2A-130.

  • Requires courts to consider the interests of creditors and dependents of the protected person before approving any protective arrangement or transaction.

  • Permits courts to appoint a special conservator to assist in accomplishing protective arrangements or transactions authorized under this section, with authority limited to the specific order of appointment.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Uniform Act, disabled persons and minors, leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.

Courts

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 2:21 p.m. on May 2, 2017.

5/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry4/6/2017
Judiciary2/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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