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NV SB346

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Scheible

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Defines "less restrictive alternatives to guardianship" to include durable powers of attorney for financial matters and health care, and supported decision-making agreements

  • Requires guardianship petitions to include attestation that the proposed protected person received information about less restrictive alternatives, and requires physician assessments to determine whether such alternatives are available and sufficient

  • Mandates that guardians include in annual reports an explanation of why less restrictive alternatives to guardianship are not being considered

  • Allows courts to terminate or modify guardianships if the protected person has entered into a less restrictive alternative arrangement, and permits denial of out-of-state guardianship transfers if less restrictive alternatives were not considered

  • Adds to the Protected Persons' Bill of Rights the right to be educated about less restrictive alternatives to guardianship

Legislative Description

Makes various changes relating to guardianship. (BDR 13-217)

Last Action

Chapter 296. (Effective October 1, 2025)

6/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/28/2025
Judiciary3/13/2025

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