Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements.

Changed the rule for appointing attorneys from discretionary to mandatory when a respondent objects to the petition or requests representation, regardless of their ability to pay.

Updated the list of items required in guardianship and conservatorship orders to ensure consistency in reporting intervals and review deadlines.

Added 'special agents' to the list of individuals entitled to access sealed visitor reports in protective arrangement proceedings.

Clarified that attorneys appointed under the new mandatory rule are paid by the public, but courts can require reimbursement from respondents who can afford an attorney but lack practical access to funds.

Added a requirement for court visitors to petition the court to appoint an attorney within five days of meeting a respondent who requests representation.

The bill's title and scope were updated to explicitly include 'adults' in addition to minors for guardianship, conservatorship, and protective arrangements.

Courts are now required to appoint a court visitor and an attorney for adult respondents in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, even if the respondent cannot afford legal representation.

Proposed guardians and conservators must complete standardized training and undergo criminal background checks before appointment.

Specific deadlines were established for filing reports, reviewing plans, and expiring letters of office to ensure regular oversight of protective arrangements.

Eligibility criteria for guardians were tightened to exclude individuals with certain criminal convictions and to require residency or appointment of a resident agent.