Bill > HB1553

This bill modifies existing Maryland law concerning the guardianship of disabled adults, aiming to enhance protections and streamline processes. Key provisions include establishing a rebuttable presumption that court orders appointing a guardian should include a schedule for family members to visit the disabled person, and requiring courts to consider such visitation schedules if deemed in the disabled person's best interest. It also introduces new procedures for filing petitions for emergency or temporary guardianship when a disabled adult's current guardian is suspected of medical or physical neglect, mandating that courts hear these petitions within specific, expedited timeframes. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that an "interested person," which can include family members or concerned individuals, can initiate these emergency or temporary guardianship proceedings if they believe the disabled adult is being neglected by their current guardian, and it allows for the appointment of a temporary guardian in such urgent situations.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1553?ys=2026RS