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NJ S3600

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

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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