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NJ S3764

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts must schedule hearings on guardianship visitation applications within 10 days of signing the order to show cause, with a temporary order issued at that time

  • Establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of visitation by family members or other interested parties seeking access to an incapacitated person under guardianship

  • Visitation can only be denied upon clear and convincing evidence that it is not in the best interest of the incapacitated person, with the court's determination made on the record or in a written decision

  • Courts retain discretion to impose limitations on visitation, including supervised visitation, as deemed appropriate

  • Supplements New Jersey guardianship law (Title 3B, Chapter 12) to clarify court authority over guardian-imposed visitation restrictions

Legislative Description

Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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