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MA H3027

MA H3027
To establish the office of adult guardianship and decisional support services


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the office of adult guardianship and decisional support services. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Office of Adult Guardianship and Decisional Support Services within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The office will be led by an executive director who will oversee the Public Guardian, promote alternatives to guardianship, provide training, and establish reporting and complaint procedures. The bill also creates a Governor's Advisory Council to advise the office on policy and priorities. The Public Guardian will be empowered to serve as guardian or conservator, with the ability to employ staff and volunteers, and will be subject to oversight and accountability measures such as audits and clinical reviews.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4721 (on 07/10/2018)

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