SF 295: Concerning the creation, administration, and termination of adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships

What it does

This bill concerns the creation, administration, and termination of adult and minor guardianships and conservatorships. The bill provides that the juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings for appointment of a guardian for a minor and concerning the guardianship of a minor. The bill requires that, in addition to stating why a limited guardianship is appropriate, a petition for guardianship of a minor must also state whether a conservatorship for the minor is already in place.304. The bill allows the court to appoint a court visitor for the minor in a minor guardianship proceeding.

House subcommittee · named January 25, 2024

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sami Scheetz (D)
• Rep. Charley Thomson (R) · charley.thomson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 20 for, 2 against

For: AARP Iowa; Autism Speaks; Disability Consulting, LC; Easterseals Iowa; Hills and Dales; Hope Haven, Inc; Iowa APSE; Iowa Alliance of Surety Companies; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Coalition for Integration & Employment; Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council; and 8 more

Against: Community Bankers of Iowa; Iowa Trust Association

In plain words

1. February 15, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 15, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 6, 2023Passed the Senate, 47–0
4. March 7, 2023Arrived in the House
5. March 9, 2023House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Scheetz, Thomson and C
6. March 27, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
7. January 25, 2024House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Scheetz, Thomson and C
8. January 31, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
9. February 13, 2024Approved by the House committee
10. February 29, 2024Passed the House, 95–0
11. March 5, 2024Passed the Senate, 49–0
12. April 10, 2024Sent to the Governor
13. April 10, 2024Signed into law