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ND SB2291
Bill
AI Summary
- Revises guardianship and conservatorship procedures by consolidating definitions of "incapacitated person," "alternative resource plan," and "least restrictive form of intervention" into a single general definitions section
- Creates new procedures for removal, resignation, or death of a guardian, including requirements for final reports and appointment of successor guardians with notice to interested parties
- Establishes specific notice requirements for guardianship and conservatorship proceedings subsequent to appointment, defining who must receive notice (parties, ward/protected person, guardian/conservator, and court-designated interested persons)
- Adds confidentiality protections for reports prepared by guardians ad litem, visitors, expert examiners, and annual/final reports and financial accountings submitted by guardians and conservators
- Clarifies guardian liability provisions, stating guardians are not liable for ward's acts unless grossly negligent, are not required to expend personal funds, and are not liable for injuries from wrongful conduct of care providers selected with reasonable care
Legislative Description
Visitors in a guardianship proceeding and appointment of successor guardians.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30
5/2/2025
Committee Referrals
Human Services2/18/2025
Judiciary1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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