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VA SB291

VA SB291
Court-appointed guardians; training, powers and duties.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/08/2024
Passed
03/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services; training; powers and duties of guardian; annual reports by guardians; information required. Directs the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to develop and provide training for court-appointed guardians by July 1, 2025. The bill requires a court-appointed guardian and any skilled professional retained by such guardian to perform guardianship duties to complete the initial training developed by the Department within four months after the date of qualification of such guardian. Under the bill, guardians appointed prior to July 1, 2025, must complete such training by January 1, 2027. The bill further requires a guardian to include in his annual report to the local department of social services a statement as to whether such training has been completed.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to develop and provide training for court-appointed guardians by July 1, 2025. The bill requires guardians and any skilled professionals they retain to complete the initial training within four months of being appointed, and guardians appointed prior to July 1, 2025, to complete the training by January 1, 2027. The bill also requires guardians to include in their annual report to the local social services department a statement on whether they have completed the required training. Additionally, the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court is directed to prepare the annual report form by July 1, 2025, and DARS is required to consult with the Virginia State Bar, the Supreme Court, and the Office of the Executive Secretary to ensure the training program is eligible for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0587) (on 04/05/2024)

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