Guardianship and Conservatorship Resources Amendments

HB 578 requires local mental health authorities, the state protection agency, and specific health departments to provide information and referrals about guardianship and conservatorship resources to individuals who contact them. It also allows the Office of Public Guardian to offer training on these matters and updates advance mental health directives to include a person’s preferred guardian. The bill makes technical changes to definitions and related statutes without appropriating new funds, aiming to improve access to support for individuals managing personal affairs or decision-making capacity.