MN HF40

Background study fee increased from $20 to $22 per study for individuals or entities requesting guardian and conservator background checks.

Background study timeline reduced from five years to two years, requiring studies before appointment and every two years thereafter if the person continues serving as guardian or conservator.

Background study expanded to include state licensing agency data regarding denials, conditions, suspensions, revocations, or cancellations of professional licenses related to fiduciary responsibilities.

Petition requirements for guardians and conservators expanded to require disclosure of professional licenses, civil liability findings, bankruptcy filings, civil judgments, protection orders, and criminal convictions.

Guardian and conservator annual reports modified to replace questions about prior removals and background study changes with mandatory 30-day incident reporting requirements for removals, license actions, civil liability, bankruptcy, judgments, criminal convictions, and protection orders.