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MA H1772

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires notice of guardianship proceedings to be sent to the person's retained legal counsel and any other person directed by the court

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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