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FL H1099

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wallace Aristide

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Orders appointing guardians must identify persons entitled to receive notice of the incapacitated person's death, disposition of remains, funeral arrangements, and final resting place

  • Orders may optionally identify persons entitled to notice if the ward is transferred to a medical facility and persons entitled to visitation rights

  • Guardians may restrict contact between adult wards and specific persons for up to 7 business days (for family/friends) or 60 days (for others) if there is good cause to believe interaction poses risk of significant physical, psychological, or financial harm

  • Guardians must provide wards with at least 14 days advance notice before moving them to a more restrictive residential setting, unless authorized by the guardianship plan or court order

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Guardianship

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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