OH HB578

Adopts the Transfer of Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (Chapter 2112) to establish multi-state jurisdiction rules for adult guardianship and protective proceedings.

Establishes that Ohio probate courts have jurisdiction to appoint guardians or issue protective orders if the respondent's home state is Ohio, or if Ohio is a significant-connection state and the respondent lacks a home state or that state has declined jurisdiction.

Allows guardians appointed in Ohio to petition for transfer of guardianship to another state if the ward is physically present or reasonably expected to move there, with court approval and issuance of provisional orders.

Permits guardians appointed in other states to register guardianship orders in Ohio by filing certified copies as foreign judgments, enabling the guardian to exercise authorized powers in Ohio.

Modifies Section 2111.02 to clarify that adult respondents must be "qualified respondents" and have opportunity for counsel assistance in guardianship proceedings, and adds requirements for considering less restrictive alternatives to guardianship.