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FL S1088
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shevrin Jones
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AI Summary
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Prohibits guardians of adult wards from restricting contact with specified persons unless there is good cause to believe the contact poses a risk of significant harm, with restrictions limited to 7 business days for family/preexisting relationships or 60 days for others without court authorization
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Requires guardians to provide adult wards at least 14 days' notice before moving them to a more restrictive residential setting, unless the change is authorized by the guardianship plan or court order
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Mandates that initial guardianship plans identify persons entitled to receive notice of the incapacitated person's death, disposition of remains, funeral arrangements, and final resting place
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Requires initial guardianship plans for incapacitated persons to identify those entitled to notice of medical facility transfers and those entitled to visit the incapacitated person
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Guardianship
Last Action
Introduced
1/13/2026