Bill Summary

by Ahern Co Sponsors: Artiles, Cruz, Eagle (RESIGNED), Geller, Hager, Kerner, Passidomo, Perry, Pilon, Porter, Rogers, Smith (J), Steube, Dudley CS Sponsors: Judiciary Committee, Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

Guardianship: Renames Statewide Public Guardianship Office as Office of Public & Professional Guardians; revises duties & responsibilities of executive director for Office of Public & Professional Guardians; provides that guardian has standing to seek judicial review pursuant to ch. 120, F.S., if his or her registration is denied; requires office to establish disciplinary proceedings, conduct hearings, & take administrative action; provides grounds for discipline, penalties, & procedures for determining which disciplinary action is appropriate for professional guardians; provides appropriation. Effective Date: upon becoming a law

   H Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee
   H Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee