2025-2026 Regular Session
HB36
Guardian and ward; revise list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, so as to revise the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a guardian for an adult, the modification and termination of such guardianship, and the appointment of emergency guardian; to revise the list of providers who are authorized to participate in the processes for appointment of a conservator for an adult, the modification and termination of such conservatorship, and the appointment of emergency conservator; to provide for limitations on the powers and duties of certain emergency conservators; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Legislative progress
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Recorded floor votes
4 roll calls are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
February 13, 2025 · House
Passage: House Vote #33
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
99 yea–70 nay · 5 not voting · 6 absent
April 2, 2025 · Senate
Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 49th: Senate Vote #409
Passed
38 yea–13 nay · 2 not voting · 3 absent
April 2, 2025 · Senate
Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #410
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
49 yea–4 nay · 3 absent
April 4, 2025 · House
Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #407
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
165 yea–2 nay · 5 not voting · 8 absent
Committee referrals
Instrument history
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State Effective Date 2025-07-01
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State Act 114
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House House Hopper