The bill enacts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act and the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act, aiming to standardize guardianship and conservatorship processes across states. It amends various sections of Kansas law, including K.S.A. 9-1215 and K.S.A. 59-1701, while repealing numerous existing statutes related to these matters. Key provisions include establishing definitions for terms such as "adult," "guardian," "conservator," and "protected person," and outlining a jurisdictional framework for courts to appoint guardians based on the respondent's home state or significant connections. The bill also facilitates communication between courts in different states and provides mechanisms for transferring guardianships and conservatorships, enhancing the protection of individuals in need.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for the appointment and responsibilities of guardians and conservators, including the need for limitations on their powers, the appointment of resident agents for those outside Kansas, and the establishment of a framework for successor appointments. It emphasizes transparency and accountability by requiring disclosures of personal history from guardians and conservators, outlines compensation structures, and mandates annual reporting on the condition of individuals under guardianship. The legislation aims to protect the rights of individuals while ensuring that the processes involved are efficient, transparent, and in the best interest of those requiring guardianship or conservatorship. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 9-1215, 17-2263, 79-4701, 17-2264, 21-5417, 21-6418, 38-2217, 44-513a, 59-3050, 59-3095, 44-1601, 58-656, 58-662, 58-24a15, 58-4802, 58-4814, 59-1701, 59-3070, 59-2401a, 59-29b46, 59-3051, 59-29b48, 21-6301, 59-29b49, 59-29b51, 59-29b60, 59-29c03, 59-2946, 59-2948, 59-2949, 59-2951, 59-2960, 73-507, 75-652, 76-729, 76-12b04, 77-201
As Amended by House Committee: 9-1215, 17-2263, 79-4701, 17-2264, 21-5417, 21-6418, 38-2217, 44-513a, 59-3050, 59-3095, 44-1601, 58-656, 58-662, 58-24a15, 58-4802, 58-4814, 59-1701, 59-3070, 59-2401a, 59-29b46, 59-3051, 59-29b48, 21-6301, 59-29b49, 59-29b51, 59-29b60, 59-29c03, 59-2946, 59-2948, 59-2949, 59-2951, 59-2960, 73-507, 75-652, 76-729, 76-12b04, 77-201
Enrolled: 9-1215, 17-2263, 79-4701, 17-2264, 21-5417, 21-6418, 38-2217, 44-513a, 59-3050, 59-3095, 44-1601, 58-656, 58-662, 58-24a15, 58-4802, 58-4814, 59-1701, 59-3070, 59-2401a, 59-29b46, 59-3051, 59-29b48, 21-6301, 59-29b49, 59-29b51, 59-29b60, 59-29c03, 59-2946, 59-2948, 59-2949, 59-2951, 59-2960, 73-507, 75-652, 76-729, 76-12b04, 77-201