1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 364

CHAPTER NUMBER: 450 File Code: Estates and Trusts
Sponsored By:
Delegates O'Donnell, M. Burns, Finifter, and R. Baker
Entitled:
Guardians of the Person - Authorization of Medical Procedures - Adult Grandchildren

Synopsis:

Adding a guardian who is also the adult grandchild of a disabled person to the list of guardians whom a court may authorize to make a decision regarding medical procedures that involve a substantial risk to the life of the disabled person without further court authorization.

Legislative History

House Action
1/26
First Reading Judiciary
2/2
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Favorable Report by Judiciary
2/27
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/1
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
4/1
Returned Passed
5/14
Signed by the Governor Chapter 450
Senate Action
3/4
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/13
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
4/3
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/3
Third Reading Passed (45-1)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell, District 29C
Delegate Rushern L. Baker, III, District 22B
Delegate Michael W. Burns, District 32
Delegate Michael J. Finifter, District 11
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERSONS, DEAF PERSONS
GUARDIANS
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Estates and Trusts
( 13-708 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available