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HB 238 KY
Introduced

AN ACT relating to guardians and conservators.

KY · session 2024RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 11, 2024

Latest action (Jan 11, 2024) to Committee on Committees (H)

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)

Action history (2)

  1. Jan 11, 2024 introduced in House · lower
  2. Jan 11, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Subjects
Civil ProcedureCourts, DistrictDisabilities and the DisabledGuardiansShort Titles and Popular Names

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced · PDF

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