FL S0960

Allows courts to appoint a person with a felony conviction as a guardian if the conviction occurred more than 10 years ago, the person is a close family member (parent, child, sibling, spouse, grandparent, or grandchild) of the proposed ward, and the court determines they can fulfill guardian responsibilities

Establishes a 10-year lookback period for felony convictions that disqualify someone from serving as a guardian, replacing the previous lifetime ban

Requires individuals with felony convictions seeking guardian appointments to disclose their conviction to the court and demonstrate they can act in the proposed ward's best interest

Amends guardian removal provisions to allow felons to continue serving as guardians if they meet the new family relationship and time-elapsed requirements

Takes effect July 1, 2026