A 4802 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Safe Guardianship Act;" restricts appointment of certain persons as guardian for incapacitated person.

This bill establishes the "Safe Guardianship Act" in New Jersey, which restricts who can be appointed as a guardian for an incapacitated person. The law prohibits granting guardianship letters to anyone who is involved in a civil lawsuit or has a restraining order against the incapacitated person, particularly in cases of domestic violence. Additionally, it requires judicial review of guardianship appointments made before a domestic violence case is filed and mandates that courts consider a defendant's prior guardianship history when setting bail in domestic violence cases. These provisions aim to protect vulnerable individuals from potential abuse by people with conflicting interests or histories of violence.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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