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MI HB5047

MI HB5047
Probate: guardians and conservators; office of state guardian; create. Amends sec. 5106 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5106) & adds pt. 5A to art. V. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4909'23, HB 4910'23, HB 4911'23, HB 4912'23


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Introduced
09/26/2023
In Committee
10/25/2023
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,"(MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by amending the title and by adding part 5A to article V.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Office of State Guardian Board as an autonomous entity within the Department of Health and Human Services. The board will be responsible for setting standards for professional guardians and conservators, investigating complaints, disciplining those who fail to meet standards, and contracting with professional guardians to provide services to eligible indigent wards. The bill also requires professional guardians and conservators to be licensed beginning in 2025 and report certain events to the executive director. The Attorney General is given additional authority to investigate and intervene in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. The bill also creates a fund to reimburse the Attorney General for expenses related to enforcement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 10/25/2023)

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