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HB2536Introduced in the House

Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.

Passed

Introduced by Judiciary

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Official description

Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.

Where it stands

House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed - Yea: 39 Nay: 1 · March 19, 2026

39

Yes

1

No

0

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Bill history

  1. House Introduced

  2. House Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. House Hearing: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N - CANCELED

  4. House Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

  5. House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Judiciary

  6. House Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  7. House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 124 Nay: 0

  8. Senate Received and Introduced

  9. Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  10. Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

  11. Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Public Health and Welfare

  12. Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed

  13. Senate Final Action - Passed; Yea: 39 Nay: 1

  14. House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026

  15. House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

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