Bill > S08085

This bill amends the New York Mental Hygiene Law by increasing the timeframe for guardianship hearings from twenty-eight days to thirty-five days. Specifically, the legislation modifies the existing legal provision that sets the hearing date for an order to show cause in guardianship proceedings, extending the maximum time between the order's signing and the hearing from 28 to 35 days. The bill maintains existing language that allows the court to set a hearing date in less than the maximum time if good cause is shown, and also preserves the provision that hearing dates may only be adjourned for good cause. This change provides additional time for parties involved in guardianship proceedings to prepare, potentially allowing for more thorough review and preparation before the court hearing. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8085