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NY S05154
Bill
Status
6/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
John DeFrancisco
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AI Summary
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Enacts "Peter Falk's Law" amending the Mental Hygiene Law regarding guardianship duties and responsibilities
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Requires guardianship appointment orders to identify persons entitled to receive notice of the incapacitated person's death, disposition of remains, funeral arrangements, and final resting place when known or reasonably ascertainable
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Allows guardianship appointment orders to identify persons entitled to notice of the incapacitated person's transfer to a medical facility
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Allows guardianship appointment orders to identify persons entitled to visit the incapacitated person, with no limitation on actual visitation rights
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for an appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management; provides that the order of appointment shall identify the persons entitled to receive notice of the incapacitated person's death, funeral arrangements, receive notice of the incapacitated person's transfer to a medical facility and persons entitled to visit such person.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A3461C
6/14/2016