Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act; established. (SB80)
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Description
Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. Establishes a mechanism for resolving multistate jurisdictional disputes regarding adult guardianships and conservatorships. Procedures are provided for determining which jurisdiction is the "home state" having primary jurisdiction, transferring a guardianship or conservatorship to another state, registering orders, and addressing emergency situations. The Act has been adopted in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Amends § 37.2-1001 (“Filing of petition; jurisdiction; instructions to be provided.”), § 37.2-1031 (“Short title.”), § 37.2-1052 (“Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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