HB413 Summary

• Establishes the Guardianship Bill of Rights to protect adults under guardianship in Alabama, effective October 1, 2024.

• Grants adults with guardians access to justice rights including maintaining non-delegated rights, retaining a lawyer of their choice, participating in court hearings, and requesting guardianship review or modification.

• Protects core human rights including dignity, freedom from abuse and exploitation, independence, religious expression, privacy, and safe living environments.

• Ensures decision-making rights including participation in decisions affecting care and living situation, prudent resource management by guardians, and confidentiality of personal matters unless necessary to obtain services or prevent abuse.

• Clarifies these rights are in addition to all other rights granted to adults with guardians under existing Alabama law.