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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 4802: Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 4802 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person. Primary sponsor: Paul Kanitra (Republican), Greg McGuckin (Republican), Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Paul KanitraPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse10
Greg McGuckinPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse10
Gerry ScharfenbergerPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source