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MI HB4911

MI HB4911
Probate: guardians and conservators; appointment; modify procedure. Amends secs. 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312 & 5416 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5303 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4909'23, HB 4910'23, HB 4912'23, HB 5047'23

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Introduced
07/18/2023
In Committee
11/26/2024
Crossed Over
10/24/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled"Estates and protected individuals code,"by amending sections 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312, and 5416 (MCL 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5306, 700.5306a, 700.5312, and 700.5416), section 5303 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306 as amended by 2019 PA 170, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, and section 5312 as amended by 2000 PA 54.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Estates and Protected Individuals Code to modify the procedures for appointing guardians and conservators. Key provisions include: - Establishing a process for an initial hearing on a guardianship petition, with the potential for a subsequent trial if requested by certain parties or required in the interest of justice. - Expanding the requirements for evaluation reports used in guardianship proceedings, including assessing the individual's cognitive and functional abilities, existing supports and alternative options, and the individual's capacity to delegate responsibilities. - Clarifying the standards for appointing a guardian, including dismissing the petition if incapacity or the need for a guardian cannot be shown by clear and convincing evidence. - Allowing the court to stay guardianship proceedings to give the individual an opportunity to explore alternatives like power of attorney or patient advocate designations. - Enhancing the rights of individuals subject to guardianship, such as the right to independent evaluations, legal counsel, and periodic review of the guardianship. - Modifying the procedures for appointing emergency guardians, including requiring a prompt hearing and potentially extending the emergency order for up to 56 days. The bill is tied to the enactment of several other related bills in the 102nd Michigan Legislature.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (52)

Graham Filler (R)*,  Abraham Aiyash (D),  Joey Andrews (D),  Ken Borton (R),  Felicia Brabec (D),  Kelly Breen (D),  Julie Brixie (D),  Erin Byrnes (D),  Tyrone Carter (D),  Jaime Churches (D),  Betsy Coffia (D),  Kevin Coleman (D),  Jennifer Conlin (D),  Emily Dievendorf (D),  Kimberly Edwards (D),  Alabas Farhat (D),  John Fitzgerald (D),  Carol Glanville (D),  Kristian Grant (D),  Jim Haadsma (D),  Jenn Hill (D),  Rachel Hood (D),  Kara Hope (D),  Jason Hoskins (D),  Matt Koleszar (D),  Tom Kunse (R),  Tullio Liberati (D),  Sharon MacDonell (D),  Mike McFall (D),  Donavan McKinney (D),  Luke Meerman (R),  Denise Mentzer (D),  Reggie Miller (D),  Jason Morgan (D),  Christine Morse (D),  Cynthia Neeley (D),  Pat Outman (R),  Veronica Paiz (D),  Natalie Price (D),  Ranjeev Puri (D),  Carrie Rheingans (D),  Julie Rogers (D),  Kathy Schmaltz (R),  Helena Scott (D),  Will Snyder (D),  Samantha Steckloff (D),  Penelope Tsernoglou (D),  Dylan Wegela (D),  Karen Whitsett (D),  Jimmie Wilson (D),  Doug Wozniak (R),  Stephanie Young (D), 

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-2) (on 11/26/2024)
(4 Companion Bills)

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