This bill amends Florida's guardianship laws to enhance the rights of adult wards regarding contact with others and to improve communication about their care. Specifically, it prohibits guardians from restricting an adult ward's ability to maintain contact with specified individuals unless there is good cause to believe that such interaction poses a significant risk of harm. The bill outlines specific timeframes for any restrictions based on the nature of the relationship between the ward and the person in question. Additionally, guardians are required to provide notice to the ward about any changes in their residential setting, particularly if the new setting is more restrictive, and to notify individuals identified in the initial guardianship plan.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the initial guardianship plan must identify individuals entitled to receive important information regarding the incapacitated person, including details about their death, funeral arrangements, and transfer to medical facilities. This ensures that relevant parties are informed and can participate in the care and decision-making processes for the incapacitated individual. The changes aim to protect the rights and well-being of wards while ensuring that guardians fulfill their responsibilities transparently and effectively. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.