MI HB4729

Establishes priority order for appointing professional guardians for individuals with developmental disabilities, prioritizing those licensed under article 14A of the occupational code over unlicensed but suitable candidates

Prohibits courts from appointing professional guardians who are not licensed under article 14A beginning 2 years after the act's effective date

Bars employees of professional guardians from independently making medical, psychological, financial, legal, or housing decisions for individuals with developmental disabilities unless licensed, starting 2 years after enactment

Requires courts to question individuals with developmental disabilities about their guardian preferences before appointment and give due consideration to those preferences

Contingent on enactment of HB 4728, which would establish the professional guardian licensing framework referenced in this bill