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OK SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Dossett

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts may require guardian applicants to complete prerequisite training when the proposed ward has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar neurological/developmental disability

  • Guardians of incapacitated or partially incapacitated adults with neurological conditions must submit verification of completed training specific to understanding Alzheimer's disease, communication techniques, and available care resources before appointment

  • Training requirement applies when wards are over 60 years of age or earlier if diagnosed with a qualifying neurological condition, though courts may waive the requirement

  • Department of Human Services must maintain a list of approved training programs; programs not on the list require DHS approval prior to guardianship determination

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Guardianship; requiring completion of certain training prior to appointment as guardian for certain persons; requiring verification of training to be submitted to court. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Harris (principal House author)

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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