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ME LD1173
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Bridgeo
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 8-member Study Group to Examine the Guardianship of Adults and Ongoing Parental Rights of Parents of Disabled Adults, with 3 senators, 3 representatives, a disability rights organization member, and an Attorney General's office representative
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Requires review of current Maine laws and rules on legal guardianship of adults, including alternatives to guardianship
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Examines ongoing parental rights for parents of adult children (18+) with disabilities that impair their ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care
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Study group must evaluate potential actions to improve clarity of existing guardianship and parental rights laws
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Report with findings, recommendations, and suggested legislation due by December 3, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committees on Health and Human Services and Judiciary
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Establish a Group to Study the Laws Governing the Guardianship of Adults and Ongoing Parental Rights of Parents of Disabled Adults
Domestic Relations
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
4/8/2025