HB 238 KY Introduced
AN ACT relating to guardians and conservators.
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Summary
Amend KRS 387.530, relating to determination of disability and appointment of a guardian or conservator, to create additional requirements for petition; amend KRS 387.580 to add specific findings to be made at a hearing; amend KRS 387.600 to make recognition of the respondent's power of attorney discretionary; amend KRS 387.620 to create additional requirements for petition; clarify procedure for an informal request; require jury trials to modify an order; specify that an order may include visitation arrangements and limitation of the ward's ability to enter into a contract; amend KRS 387.640 and 387.660 to specify duties of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services if that cabinet is a guardian or limited guardian; provide that the Act may be cited as the Conservatorship Advocacy to Remove Exploitation (C.A.R.E.) Act.
Sponsors (5)
- L. Burke Democratic · primary
- C. Aull Democratic · primary
- G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
- B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
- S. Stalker Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Jan 11, 2024 introduced in House · lower
- Jan 11, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Text versions (1)
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