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MA H1772
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires notice of guardianship proceedings to be sent to the person's retained legal counsel and any other person directed by the court
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Mandates that notice inform the allegedly incapacitated person of their legal rights, including the right to legal representation and the right to be present in person at all hearings
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Requires non-family guardians appointed by the court to obtain national certified guardian certification from the Center for Guardianship Commission within 6 months of appointment
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Expands guardian reporting requirements to include disclosure of expenses charged by the guardian to the incapacitated person's estate
Legislative Description
Providing protections against predatory guardianship
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/14/2025