RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY.
Summary
Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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