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DE SB85

Bill

Status

Passed

7/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Poore

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Public Guardian to collect fees for guardianship and representative payee services from the income or resources of persons it serves.

  • Requires individuals with sufficient financial resources to pay for services according to standards established by the Guardianship Commission and approved by the Court of Chancery.

  • Grants the Court discretion to alter or amend any financial obligations imposed under the fee structure.

  • Directs collected fees into a special fund for the Office of the Public Guardian's operations and to support the Guardianship Commission, rather than into the General Fund.

  • Takes effect 8 months following enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Public Guardian.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce4/1/2021
Banking, Business & Insurance3/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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