The bill amends K.S.A. 59-30,176, which outlines the responsibilities and duties of conservators in Kansas. It emphasizes that conservators must act as fiduciaries, promoting the self-determination of individuals under conservatorship while ensuring their personal, civil, and human rights are protected. The bill specifies that conservators should make decisions based on what they reasonably believe the individual would choose if capable, taking into account the individual's preferences and values. If a conservator cannot ascertain the individual's likely decision, they are required to act in the individual's best interest, considering input from professionals and other relevant factors.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the management of the conservatorship estate, including the requirement for conservators to invest prudently and maintain insurance on the individual's property unless certain conditions are met. It also grants conservators access to the digital assets of the individual and mandates immediate court notification if an adult's condition changes, allowing them to exercise previously removed rights. The bill repeals the existing K.S.A. 59-30,176, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework governing conservatorships in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 59-30