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Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

Introduced: February 27, 2019 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Feb 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1541-1542)
Feb 27, 2019
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Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

This bill requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to create a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship for the publication of resources and data relating to court-determined adult guardianships. Further, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award at least 5% of certain grant funds for state programs related to overseeing the administration of court-appointed guardian arrangements.

What's happening now February 27, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1541-1542)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4174 Identical bill Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 591: Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-591/
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"S. 591: Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-591/.
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