A 3893 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Allows complaint for guardianship of minor to be filed six months before minor reaches age 18 under certain circumstances; establishes certain standards for filing guardianship complaints.

This bill allows parents or guardians to file a guardianship complaint for a minor up to six months before the minor turns 18, establishing a clear timeframe for these filings. It ensures any guardianship order only takes effect on the minor's 18th birthday to prevent gaps in legal protection during the transition to adulthood. The bill also specifies that guardianship complaints cannot be withdrawn without evidence the minor has capacity or has died. This change aims to streamline the process for minors who will need guardianship upon reaching adulthood.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2024 Last action May 22, 2025
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Committee
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May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
lower
May 16, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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