SB3557Introduced in the Senate
GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · March 11, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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