H.E.A. 1012, P.L. 56 Effective: July 1, 2016 Requires the state department of health (state department), upon request, to issue a bracelet, an identification card, or both indicating that an individual has been medically diagnosed with a developmental disability. Allows the state department to charge a fee for the bracelet and identification card. Provides that the information … [Read more...] about Developmental disability bracelet and identification card
guardianship
Guardianship and adult protective services report
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard SB 192, sponsored by Rep. DeVon, on guardianship and adult protective services report. Author Sen. Crider introduced the bill that provides, unless specifically authorized by a court order, a guardian may not restrict a protected person's right to communication, visitation, or interaction with other individuals. It also … [Read more...] about Guardianship and adult protective services report
Guardianship; Department of Child Services
The Senate Family & Children Services Committee heard HB 1183, sponsored by Sen. Buck, on guardianship; Department of Child Services. Author Rep. Frizzell presented this bill providing that a delegation of power by a properly executed power of attorney does not subject the parties to any laws, rules, or regulations concerning the licensing or regulation of foster family homes, … [Read more...] about Guardianship; Department of Child Services
Communication and visitation with a protected person
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard Sen. Crider’s SB 192 on communication and visitation with a protected person. This bill provides that, unless specifically authorized by a court order, a guardian may not restrict a protected person's right to communication, visitation, or interaction with other individuals. It also provides that, if a protected person is unable to express c … [Read more...] about Communication and visitation with a protected person
Adult permanent guardianship cases
The Civil Law Committee heard SB 331 authored by Sen. Zakas on adult permanent guardianship cases. The bill provides for the reporting of adult permanent guardianship cases to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to comply with federal law. Sen. Zakas presented an amendment to the committee, which was adopted by consent, to specifically require the court to … [Read more...] about Adult permanent guardianship cases