MI HB6252

Adds requirement that courts appoint professional guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities in a specified order of priority under subsection (2)

Establishes priority for appointing certified professional guardians or individual guardians under section 5106a of the Estates and Protected Individuals Code as the first choice, followed by non-certified professional guardians

Changes language from "shall only continue" to "must continue only" regarding guardianship by service providers, clarifying it continues only until a more suitable guardian can be appointed

Modifies court procedure to require courts to "consider the preference of the individual before appointing a guardian" rather than simply giving "due consideration" to stated preferences

Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 6253 is enacted into law (tied bill requirement)