Guardian appointment; concurrent commitment hearing. (HB1010)

Introduced By

Del. David Ramadan (R-South Riding)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Appointment of guardian; concurrent commitment hearing.  Provides that, upon the request of a person who petitions for the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated adult, the court may hold a hearing for the involuntary commitment of such adult at the same time as the hearing on the guardianship petition. The bill also increases from 10 days to 30 days the length of time a guardian can voluntarily admit the incapacitated person to a facility if authorized to do so in the guardianship order. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2012Committee
01/11/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102106D
01/11/2012Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/19/2012Referred from Health, Welfare and Institutions
01/19/2012Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/24/2012Assigned Courts sub: #5 Mental Health
02/06/2012Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/14/2012Left in Courts of Justice