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KS HB2536
KS HB2536Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning the Kansas uniform guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements act; requiring the secretary for aging and disability services to approve training programs for proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition; requiring such proposed guardians to complete an approved training program prior to appointment as a guardian; amending K.S.A. 59-30,149 and repealing the existing section.
AI Summary
This bill requires that individuals proposed to serve as guardians for adults with cognitive impairments or neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia, must first complete a training program approved by the Secretary for Aging and Disability Services. The Secretary will establish criteria for these training programs, ensuring they cover topics like normal aging, signs of cognitive decline, communication strategies, and resources for supporting the adult's rights. While courts generally have discretion in appointing guardians, this bill mandates that proposed guardians for these vulnerable adults must demonstrate completion of this approved training, typically by filing an affidavit, before being appointed, although courts can waive this requirement if it's in the adult's best interest and documented. This new requirement is being added to the existing Kansas Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship and Other Protective Arrangements Act, and the previous version of the relevant law is being repealed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (House)
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2536/ |
| House Committee on Judiciary Report | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2536_h_3458.pdf |
| Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2536_00_0000.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2536_00_0000.pdf |
| BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2536_00_0000.pdf |
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