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FL S1088

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Guardianship

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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