The bill amends Alaska's guardianship and conservatorship laws, transitioning from the previous framework under AS 13.26 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 used in legal contexts. The bill also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of guardians and conservators, emphasizing the need for accountability and oversight. It introduces new provisions for the application process for guardianship and conservatorship licenses, requiring thorough background checks and annual reporting from licensees. Additionally, the bill establishes criteria for appointing guardians and conservators, prioritizing individuals with close relationships to the respondents and ensuring that the rights of those under guardianship or conservatorship are protected.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of public guardians and includes provisions for emergency guardianship appointments, ensuring swift action in critical situations. It mandates that guardians and conservators act in the best interest of the individuals they serve, promoting self-determination and participation in decision-making. The legislation also addresses the handling of claims against conservatorship estates and establishes a framework for protective arrangements as less restrictive alternatives to guardianship. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework governing guardianship and conservatorship in Alaska, ensuring better protection for vulnerable individuals while maintaining accountability for licensed professionals in these roles.

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