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GA HB668

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Betty Price

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designated as "Darby's Law," amends Georgia Code Section 29-4-10 governing petitions for appointment of adult guardians
  • Allows a guardianship petition to be filed for a proposed ward who is 17 years of age or older, if the petitioner has a good faith belief that the individual will meet adult guardianship criteria upon turning 18
  • Orders appointing a guardian for a proposed ward under 18 take effect only when the proposed ward attains 18 years of age, ensuring a seamless transition to adult guardianship
  • Clarifies that a court lacks jurisdiction over a guardianship petition only if the proposed ward was removed to that county solely for the purpose of filing the petition

Legislative Description

Guardian and ward; petitions for appointment of a guardian under certain circumstances; provisions

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/27/2018

Full Bill Text

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