Guardianship; requiring completion of certain training prior to appointment as guardian for certain persons; requiring verification of training to be submitted to court. Effective date.

SB 199 requires courts to mandate training for guardians appointed for individuals with neurological conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia. Before approving a guardian appointment, courts must verify that the applicant completed this specific training. The bill applies directly to guardianship cases involving vulnerable adults with conditions such as dementia. The Department of Human Services must maintain a list of approved training programs to support this requirement.