S.4247

Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Introduced·3/26/26

Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026 establishes rights for individuals in guardianships or conservatorships.

The Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026 aims to establish a process to create a bill of rights for individuals in or being considered for guardianships, conservatorships, or other protective arrangements. The Act mandates the creation of a Guardianship and Other Protective Arrangements and Supported Decisionmaking Council to advise on standards for these arrangements. It also requires the development of system standards for transitioning individuals from guardianships to supported decisionmaking arrangements.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.