SB216Introduced in the Senate
Guardianship; copy of appointment, termination, or modification order.
Introduced by Jennifer Boysko, District 38
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Guardianship; copy of appointment, termination, or modification order; Department of Medical Assistance Services. Removes the requirement of a clerk of court in a guardianship proceeding to forward a copy of an order appointing a guardian and a copy of the certificate of qualification to the Department of Medical Assistance Services. The bill further removes such a forwarding requirement when a guardianship is terminated or otherwise modified. This bill is identical to HB 1119.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0266)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 23, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103312D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB216)
Reported from Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate
Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Reported from Courts of Justice (22-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB216ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB216)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 266 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0266)
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