SB 345: Guardianship/conservatorship of incapacitated adult; right to request counsel, right to a jury trial.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Guardianship or conservatorship of incapacitated adult; right to request counsel; right to a jury trial. Provides that, upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated person and where the incapacitated person is unable to communicate verbally, in writing, or with the assistance of any device to the extent that he is unable to request that he be represented by counsel or to have a jury trial, either an immediate family member of the incapacitated person or an agent under a power of attorney authorized to act on behalf of such incapacitated person, provided that such immediate family member or agent has become a party to the proceedings, may make such request on behalf of the incapacitated person.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. March 2, 2026Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (Voice Vote)
2. February 25, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N)
3. February 23, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB345)
4. February 19, 2026Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
5. February 18, 2026Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
6. February 18, 2026Read first time
7. February 18, 2026Placed on Calendar
8. February 13, 2026Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
9. February 12, 2026Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)
10. February 12, 2026Courts of Justice Substitute agreed to
11. February 12, 2026Read second time
12. February 11, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

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