A969

Establishes Office of Professional Corporate Guardians to oversee licensing and standards for professional corporate guardians in New Jersey.

The bill establishes the Office of Professional Corporate Guardians within the Department of Human Services to oversee the licensing requirements and set standards of practice for professional corporate guardians. It defines a professional corporate guardian as a for-profit or not-for-profit entity licensed to conduct business in New Jersey, granted powers to manage the legal rights of incapacitated individuals. The office is tasked with maintaining a searchable database of registered guardians, conducting background checks, and setting fees for registration.