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ID S1240

ID S1240
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act.


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT; REPEALING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, RELAT- ING TO THE PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY; AMENDING TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 5, TI- TLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CHAPTER HEADING; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 2, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 3, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP OF AN ADULT; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 4, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING CONSERVATORSHIPS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 5, CHAPTER 5, TI- TLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART 6, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A RESERVED SPACE FOR FORMS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW PART 7, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS; AMENDING SECTION 15-1-201, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A DEFINITION; AMENDING SECTION 15-12-108, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 18-211, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE CORRECT CODE REFERENCES; AMENDING SECTION 18-212, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 18-1508B, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 18-1508C, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 18-3302, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SEC- TION 19-2515, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-2914A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-4204, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFER- ENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-4207, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-5703, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-6009, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 19-6010, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A CODE REF- ERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 31-3201G, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE A REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 32-1806, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFER- ENCE; AMENDING SECTION 39-4504, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 56-214, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 59-1317, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 63-3022E, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE CORRECT CODE REFERENCES; AMENDING SECTION 63-3025D, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AMENDING SECTION 66-356, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE CORRECT CODE REFERENCES; AMENDING SECTION 66-402, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE DEFINITIONS AND TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; REPEALING SECTION 66-404, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS AND CONSERVATORS; REPEALING SECTION 66-404A, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO TEMPORARY GUARDIANS; REPEALING SECTION 66-405, IDAHO CODE, RELATING TO AN ORDER IN PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 66-408, IDAHO CODE, TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REGARDING GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP; AMENDING SECTION 68-1404, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act, replacing existing laws related to the protection of persons under disability and their property. It outlines detailed provisions for establishing guardianships for minors and adults, conservatorships for managing property and financial affairs, and other protective arrangements. Key aspects include defining terms like "guardian" (a court-appointed person to make personal decisions) and "conservator" (a court-appointed person to manage property), specifying the process for petitions, notice requirements, and hearings, and detailing the duties and powers of guardians and conservators. The bill also addresses emergency appointments, the role of attorneys and evaluators, and the rights of individuals subject to these arrangements, emphasizing less restrictive alternatives and the promotion of self-determination. It also makes numerous conforming amendments to other Idaho Code sections to align with the new act.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

Last Action

Third Reading Calendar (10:30:00 3/9/2026 House Floor) (on 03/09/2026)

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