BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 6235: Guardianships/right of comm.

Concerning guardianships in respect to an incapacitated person's right of communication, visitation, and interaction with others.

Summary

Unless specifically authorized by court order a guardian must not restrict an incapacitated person's right of communication, visitation, or interaction with other persons, including the right to receive visitors, telephone calls, or personal mail. Upon good cause, a guardian may request the court to grant restrictions be put in place to protect the incapacitated person.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6235), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to guardianships in respect to an incapacitated person's right of communication, visitation, and interaction with others;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 6235 (2017–18) Forest practices pre. review · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6235 (2013–14) Educational employee comp · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6235 (2011–12) Escrow agent licensing · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6235 (2009–10) Industries/working land base · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6235 (2007–08) Public works/port districts · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House