Pennsylvania HB2277 amends definitions and procedures for standby guardians in temporary guardianships.

Pennsylvania HB2277 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to refine the definition of "standby guardian" and update the process for petitioning the court for approval of a standby guardian designation. The bill specifies that a standby guardian is someone named by a parent to take on guardianship duties if the parent becomes incapacitated, debilitated, absent, or passes away. It also details who can file a petition for court approval of a standby guardian designation, depending on whether the triggering event has occurred. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania HB2277 amends definitions and procedures for standby guardians in temporary guardianships.

Pennsylvania HB2277 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to refine the definition of "standby guardian" and update the process for petitioning the court for approval of a standby guardian designation. The bill specifies that a standby guardian is someone named by a parent to take on guardianship duties if the parent becomes incapacitated, debilitated, absent, or passes away. It also details who can file a petition for court approval of a standby guardian designation, depending on whether the triggering event has occurred. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.