HB5269

GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS

Final Passage·5/21/26

HB5269 amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to update definitions and provisions.

HB5269 amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act by updating definitions and provisions related to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. It changes the number of members required to constitute a quorum and modifies the process for appointing counsel for individuals in need of legal services. The bill also amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by updating definitions such as "guardian," "mental illness," and "under guardianship." Additionally, it includes provisions for the Commission to establish rules and regulations for the conduct of its divisions and for the.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

4:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses