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
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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
Guardianship; Department of Child Services
The House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee heard HB1183 authored by Rep. Frizzell on guardianship; department of child services. The bill allows a parent to delegate the guardianship powers for a period longer than 12 months if the parent is on active duty service, except that the term of delegation may not exceed the term of active duty service plus 30 days. The bill … [Read more...] about Guardianship; Department of Child Services
Battery and neglect of a dependent
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 178 authored by Sen. Messmer on battery and neglect of a dependent that is an endangered adult or disabled person. The bill enhances the felony level for battery or neglect offenses committed against an endangered adult or person with a mental or physical disability by one level for the base offenses or offenses resulting in … [Read more...] about Battery and neglect of a dependent