S 3148 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Office of Professional Corporate Guardians.

This bill creates a new Office of Professional Corporate Guardians within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to regulate business entities that serve as guardians for incapacitated or disabled individuals. The office will establish registration requirements including background checks, insurance, and bonding; set standards of practice; maintain a public database of registered guardians; and handle disciplinary actions. Professional corporate guardians must meet specific qualifications, including minimum staffing requirements and financial responsibility, and are prohibited from certain self-dealing transactions. The bill also establishes "family choice" (designated by heirs) and "personal choice" (designated in advance) guardianship options. This system aims to ensure professional guardianship services meet consistent standards while protecting vulnerable individuals' rights and assets.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 6, 2024 Last action May 6, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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