ESSB 5837: Concerning guardianship, conservatorship, and other protective arrangements for adults.

What this bill does

Makes various revisions throughout the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act, including revisions addressing court visitors, appointment of an attorney for a respondent, orders of appointment of a guardian for an adult or a conservator, and supported decision-making agreements.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 4, 2026
  73 yea · 23 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 2026
  47 yea · 2 nay

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