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HB36 • 2025

Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult

Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult

Parental Rights
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Leverett, Rob
Last action
2025-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official bill title and summary confirm the changes apply to both guardianships and conservatorships, including appointments, modifications, terminations, and emergency situations.

HB36: Changes to Who Can Help Appoint Guardians and Conservators

This law updates the list of providers allowed to help courts appoint, modify, or end guardianships and conservatorships for adults in Georgia.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises the list of authorized providers who can participate in appointing a guardian for an adult.
  • Updates rules for providers involved in modifying or ending a guardianship.
  • Changes which providers may help with emergency guardian appointments.
  • Revises the list of authorized providers for conservatorship processes, including appointment and termination.
  • Sets limits on the powers and duties of certain emergency conservators.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Adults who need a guardian or conservator appointed by a court.
  • Providers currently listed as authorized to participate in these legal processes.
  • Courts handling guardianship and conservatorship cases for adults.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list specific names or types of providers that are added or removed from the authorized lists.
  • This law takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult