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NJ A5149

NJ A5149
Allows for complaint for guardianship of minor receiving developmental disability services to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
12/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Allows for complaint for guardianship of minor receiving developmental disability services to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

AI Summary

This bill allows for a complaint for guardianship of a minor receiving developmental disability services to be filed up to 180 days before the minor reaches the age of 18. It also establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints, including that the complaint and accompanying documentation shall not be withdrawn absent a showing that the individual is deceased or has capacity, and that this showing may be satisfied by testimony rather than requiring medical evidence. The bill also amends existing law to allow the commissioner or any parent, relative, or interested party to file a complaint for guardianship of a minor under 18 who is receiving services and may require a guardian upon turning 18.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Wimberly) (on 12/21/2023)

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