HB 1240 strengthens protections for people facing guardianship or conservatorship by requiring detailed medical documentation when someone contests the petition—specifically, a psychiatrist's report that diagnoses their mental illness, assesses danger to self or others, discusses treatment options, and explains why they need custodial care. The bill also clarifies that courts must honor a person's choice of guardian or conservator if that person has the capacity to make a preference and the nominee is qualified and acting in their best interest.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 545
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 510
Signed by the President S.J. 461
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 506
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 2. H.J. 496
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 425
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 318
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 3. H.J. 338
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Prime Sponsor Changed at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 223
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 195
Greg Jamison
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended