Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.
This bill clarifies court procedures for visitation rights of incapacitated individuals (wards) under guardianship. It requires courts to set a hearing and issue a temporary visitation order within 10 days of a request. The bill establishes a strong presumption in favor of visitation, meaning it can only be denied with clear and convincing evidence that it harms the ward, and courts must document this decision. Courts retain discretion to impose conditions like supervised visitation if needed.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Angela McKnight
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