The bill amends various sections of Alaska's guardianship and conservatorship laws, transitioning from the previous AS 13.26 framework to a new structure under AS 13.29. Key updates include the replacement of terms such as "guardian's ward" with "individual subject to guardianship," modernizing the language and clarifying the roles of guardians and conservators. The bill establishes new requirements for licensing private professional guardians and conservators, including background checks and annual reporting of their activities and financial statements. It also emphasizes the need for court approval of fee schedules for services rendered, ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of individuals under guardianship or conservatorship.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for the appointment of guardians and conservators for both minors and adults, outlining clear procedures for hearings and the rights of individuals involved. It mandates that guardians and conservators adhere to high ethical standards and consider the best interests of those they serve, while also allowing for the appointment of temporary guardians in urgent situations. The legislation aims to enhance the protection and welfare of vulnerable individuals in Alaska, ensuring their rights are respected and that they receive appropriate representation in legal proceedings. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, contingent upon certain sections receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
SB0190A, AM SB 190, introduced 05/07/2025: 04.16.051, 06.05.180, 13.29.590, 13.26.005, U.S.C, 06.26.020, 45.56.360, 45.56.900, 21.66.270, 34.80.090, 21.66.480, 08.04.105, 08.04.195, 34.07.450, 34.08.990, 13.29.420, 13.26.580, 13.21.035, 06.26.050, 06.65.110, 13.06.050, 08.26.020, 08.26.070, 08.26.060, 08.26.030, 12.62.160, 08.26.080, 08.26.090, 08.26.110, 08.26.120, 08.26.130, 08.01.075, 13.29.520, 13.26.001, 47.24.900, 08.26.140, 08.26.190, 13.29.155, 13.29.315, 13.26.401, 13.29.005, 13.29.150, 13.26.101, 13.26.316, 09.15.010, 09.15.020, 11.56.740, 18.66.100, 18.65.850, 18.65.855, 18.65.860, 18.65.867, 13.29.325, 13.29.330, 13.26.450, 13.26.460, 18.65.870, 18.66.180, 13.06.010, 13.33.201, 13.33.227, 13.06.060, 13.06.065, 13.06.070, 13.06.080, 13.06.120, 13.06.110, 13.16.040, 13.16.380, 13.16.065, 13.16.285, 13.26.635, 13.26.595, 13.26.700, 13.26.750, 13.26.710, 13.26.720, 13.29.140, 13.29.265, 13.26.276, 13.26.730, 13.26.740, 13.29.100, 13.29.200, 13.26.311, 13.27.030, 13.27.120, 13.27.110, 13.27.200, 13.27.180, 13.27.210, 13.29.060, 13.26.266, 13.27.310, 13.27.420, 13.27.490, 25.23.200, 25.23.240, 25.23.180, 47.10.089, 13.29.010, 13.29.015, 13.29.460, 13.29.020, 13.29.025, 13.29.030, 13.29.055, 13.29.035, 13.29.045, 13.29.050, 13.29.040, 25.05.171, 13.29.320, 13.29.375, 13.29.065, 13.29.070, 13.29.075, 13.29.085, 13.29.080, 13.29.090, 13.29.095, 13.29.105, 13.29.135, 13.29.110, 13.29.130, 13.29.115, 13.29.120, 13.29.125, 13.29.145, 13.29.490, 13.29.160, 13.29.165, 13.29.170, 13.29.175, 13.29.185, 13.29.180, 13.29.190, 13.29.195, 13.29.205, 13.29.245, 13.29.210, 13.29.220, 13.29.250, 13.29.215, 13.29.290, 13.12.502, 13.29.225, 13.29.230, 13.46.990, 13.29.235, 13.29.240, 13.29.255, 13.29.260, 13.29.300, 13.29.305, 13.29.270, 13.29.275, 13.29.280, 13.29.285, 13.16.070, 13.16.115, 13.16.245, 13.16.655, 13.29.295, 13.29.310, 13.29.335, 13.29.340, 13.29.345, 13.29.355, 13.29.350, 13.29.360, 13.29.365, 13.29.370, 13.29.380, 13.29.395, 13.29.385, 13.29.390, 13.29.400, 13.29.405, 13.29.410, 13.29.415, 13.29.425, 47.10.111, 13.29.430, 13.29.435, 13.29.440, 13.29.445, 13.29.450, 13.29.455, 13.29.465, 13.06.115, 13.29.470, 13.29.475, 13.29.480, 13.29.485, 13.29.495, 13.29.500, 13.29.505, 13.29.510, 13.29.515, 13.29.525, 13.29.530, 13.29.535, 47.10.013, 47.10.015, 13.29.540, 13.29.545, 08.26.180, 13.29.595, 13.36.280, 13.36.225, 13.36.290, 13.16.350, 13.26.500, 13.38.980, 13.52.020, 47.30.735, 47.30.750, 47.30.770, 47.30.915, 13.52.140, 13.26.201, 13.56.190, 13.63.110, 13.63.120, 11.46.200, 11.46.484, 11.46.740, 13.63.130, 13.70.030, 13.90.010, 18.65.540, 13.26.455, 18.66.120, 25.23.040, 25.23.060, 13.26.066, 13.26.132, 34.25.050, 38.05.190, 38.05.185, 38.05.275, 44.21.410, 47.17.030, 13.26.041, 18.16.030, 13.26.226, 47.30.775, 25.24.310, 25.23.125, 09.55.590, 47.10.050, 47.12.090, 18.85.100, 12.45.046, 18.15.355, 18.15.395, 18.85.120, 47.30.839, 14.30.350, 44.21.415, 44.21.440, 44.41.025, 45.48.220, 45.48.100, 45.48.290, 47.10.086, 13.26.137, 25.23.030, 25.23.080, 13.26.147, 13.26.186, 47.10.112, 47.24.015, 47.24.010, 47.24.019, 11.41.500, 11.41.530, 11.46.100, 47.30.835, 47.30.660, 13.26.010, 13.26.021, 13.26.031, 13.26.051, 13.26.121, 13.26.126, 13.26.143, 13.26.153, 13.26.157, 13.26.162, 13.26.167, 13.26.171, 13.26.181, 13.26.211, 13.26.216, 13.26.221, 13.26.231, 13.26.236, 13.26.241, 13.26.246, 13.26.251, 13.26.256, 13.26.261, 13.26.271, 13.26.281, 13.26.286, 13.26.291, 13.26.296, 13.26.301, 13.26.306, 13.26.406, 13.26.411, 13.26.415, 13.26.420, 13.26.425, 13.26.430, 13.26.435, 13.26.440, 13.26.445, 13.26.465, 13.26.470, 13.26.475, 13.26.480, 13.26.485, 13.26.490, 13.26.495, 13.26.505, 13.26.510, 13.26.515, 13.26.520, 13.26.525, 13.26.530, 13.26.535, 13.26.540, 13.26.545, 13.26.550, 13.26.555, 13.26.560, 13.26.565, 13.26.570, 13.26.575, 13.52.040, 13.63.190