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NJ S3600
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
- Requires applications for temporary guardianship to demonstrate "imminent" critical need or risk of substantial harm, raising the standard from the current "critical need" threshold
- Expands notice requirements to include the alleged incapacitated person's next of kin, power of attorney holders, health care representatives, and trustees, in addition to the person and their attorney
- Mandates temporary guardians submit itemized accountings of all payments made from the alleged incapacitated person's estate and maintain status quo of property and affairs without court approval for sales or gifts
- Shifts payment of temporary guardian fees and expenses from the alleged incapacitated person's estate to the plaintiff bringing the guardianship action
- Provides alleged incapacitated persons the right to seek rescission of contracts or gifts made by a temporary guardian if the court later determines they were not incapacitated
Legislative Description
Revises procedures for temporary guardianship.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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