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FL H0737
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Allows courts to appoint a parent with a felony conviction as guardian of their child if the conviction and all sentence terms were completed at least 10 years prior to the application
- Requires the felony conviction not involve financial exploitation, breach of fiduciary duty, or offenses involving financial harm or dishonesty to a vulnerable adult
- Courts must find by clear and convincing evidence that the person is qualified and the appointment is in the ward's best interests
- Courts must consider imposing additional safeguards such as requiring a bond, court-approved expense budgets, or more frequent filing of plans and accountings
- Amends s. 744.474 to specify that only felony convictions occurring after guardianship appointment are grounds for removal; effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Persons Disqualified from Being Appointed as a Guardian
Last Action
Received
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/6/2026
Human Services Subcommittee1/21/2026
Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee12/16/2025
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