HB 540 (2022): relative to supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.

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HB 540 (2022)

relative to supported decision-making as an alternative to guardianship.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0565h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee's amendment (2021-0565h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 7, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 2021 the Senate voted to send it back to committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2021, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary
  • March 10, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary
  • April 14, 2021, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0565h — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
  • January 5, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 11:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91679735236 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
  • March 10, 2021: Executive Session: 03/10/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95164452682
  • March 22, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0565h (Vote 21-0; CC)
  • April 1, 2021: Introduced 04/01/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2021: Amendment #2021-0565h : AA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0565h: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Remote Hearing: 04/14/2021, 02:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • April 29, 2021: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 04/29/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 29, 2021: Rereferred to Committee, RC 24Y-0N, MA; 04/29/2021
  • January 5, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 5, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/05/2022

Laws It Would Change

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