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NY A06322

Repeals certain requirements for a petition for a judicial appointment of a standby guardian of an infant.


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Introduced
03/12/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the surrogate's court procedure act, in relation to requirements for a petition for a judicial appointment of a standby guardian of an infant; and to repeal subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 1726 of the surrogate's court procedure act, relating thereto

AI Summary

This bill repeals certain requirements for a petition for a judicial appointment of a standby guardian of an infant. Specifically, it removes the requirement that the court must find the petitioner suffers from a progressively chronic or irreversibly fatal illness, or may become subject to administrative separation, in order to appoint a standby guardian. The bill also repeals the requirement that the petition must include a sworn statement from a physician attesting to the petitioner's illness or potential for administrative separation. The bill aims to simplify the process for appointing a standby guardian for an infant.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to judiciary (on 01/05/2022)

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