Int 1486-2025

Establishing a New York city guardianship reform commission.

This bill would require the establishment of a commission to study and make recommendations regarding guardianship arrangements provided under Article 81 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law, also known as Article 81 guardianship. The commission’s goals would be to identify challenges, share best practices, and develop expert recommendations on ways to improve the provision and receipt of Article 81 guardianship services in New York City. The commission would be required to submit two reports: the first report no later than one year after the appointment of all commission members, and the second report no later than two years after submission of the first report.

Status

Filed (End of Session)

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