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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to further regulating the appointment of certain guardians by the Probate Court. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to further regulate the appointment of certain guardians by the Probate Court. The key provisions include: (1) establishing a presumption that the spouse, parent(s), or any other person the court deems appropriate is the proper person to be appointed as guardian of an incapacitated person, though this presumption can be rebutted by competent evidence; and (2) allowing a spouse or parent(s) to freely designate a third party to serve as guardian, with the designated party presumed to be the proper person for appointment, though this presumption can also be rebutted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1733 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1733.pdf |
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