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IN SR0044
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the legislative council to assign an appropriate study committee to examine implementing supported decision making as an alternative to adult guardianship in Indiana probate courts.
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Identifies concerns that adult guardianship removes all legal authority from adults with developmental disabilities and is extraordinarily difficult to dissolve once ordered.
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Notes that schools currently require parents to preemptively seek guardianship before a child reaches age 18 to maintain involvement in the child's individual education plan.
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Directs the study committee to include the Indiana Adult Guardianship State Task Force, National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making, Arc of Indiana, Indiana Judicial Conference, and Indiana State Bar Association.
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Passed Senate Judiciary Committee on April 17, 2017 with a vote of 8-0.
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of supported decision making as an alternative option to adult guardianship in probate courts.
Last Action
Senator Randolph added as coauthor
4/18/2017