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NJ A4280

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shanique Speight

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Registered professional guardians must visit their wards at least once every three weeks, compared to the current standard of once every three months for general guardians
  • Professional guardians are required to report on the ward's condition and estate at court-ordered intervals
  • Family members may file a motion requesting that the court order a professional guardian to prepare a report on the ward's condition and estate status
  • The bill amends N.J.S.3B:12-57 and N.J.S.3B:12-42 governing guardian powers, duties, and reporting requirements
  • Gender-neutral language replaces gendered pronouns throughout the guardianship statutes

Legislative Description

Revises visitation and reporting rules for professional guardians.

Aging and Human Services

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Aging and Human Services Committee2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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