MI HB4728

Requires the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to license professional guardians and conservators beginning 2 years after the act takes effect, with initial application fees of $250 and renewal fees of $100

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, pass the Center for Guardianship Certification National Certified Guardian Examination, complete 20 hours of continuing education, maintain professional liability insurance, and undergo criminal background checks

Licenses are valid for 36 months and require 30 hours of continuing education for renewal, along with updated background checks and proof of insurance

Disqualifies individuals convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors including fraud, theft, abuse, neglect, criminal sexual conduct, and crimes involving force or violence from licensure or employment with professional guardians/conservators

Professional guardians and conservators must report any civil liability findings or criminal convictions involving fraud, abuse, or theft to the department and relevant probate courts within 30 days, with the department maintaining a public online list of licensed professionals