SB 2291: AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 30.1-28 and two new sections to chapter 30.1-29 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to removal, resignation and death of a guardian, notices in a guardianship, notices in a conservatorship, and confidentiality of reports; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23-12-13, subsection 1 of section 25-03.1-18.1, subsection 1 of section 27-20.1-17, sections 30.1-01-06 and 30.1-28-03.1, subsection 3 of section 30.1-28-03.2, section 30.1-28-04, subsection 1 of section 30.1-28-05, section 30.1-28-07, subsection 1 of section 30.1-28-09, sections 30.1-28-10.1, 30.1-28-12, 30.1-28-12.1, 30.1-28-12.2, and 30.1-29-05, subsection 6 of section 30.1-29-07, subsection 2 of section 30.1-29-08, sections 30.1-29-13 and 30.1-29-18, subsection 3 of section 30.1-29-19, subsection 1 of section 30.1-29-20.1, subsection 2 of section 30.1-29-22, and subsection 5 of section 30.1-29-25 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to incapacitated persons, court-authorized involuntary treatment, guardianship of a child, guardianship of an incapacitated person, and protection of property of persons under disability and minors; and to repeal sections 30.1-26-01, 30.1-28-08, and 30.1-28-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to visitors in a guardianship proceeding and appointment of successor guardians.
SB 2291 status: Introduced — Filed with Secretary Of State 04/30 (updated May 2, 2025).
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OfficialRelating to removal, resignation and death of a guardian, notices in a guardianship, notices in a conservatorship, and confidentiality of reports; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 23‑12‑13, subsection 1 of section 25‑03.1‑18.1, subsection 1 of section 27‑20.1‑17, sections 30.1‑01‑06 and 30.1‑28‑03.1, subsec...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
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- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- May streamline administrative processes for conservators
Risks
- Potential for increased legal costs to interpret new statutes
Society
Benefits
- Modernizes guardianship and conservatorship protocols
- Aims to improve notice requirements and reporting standards
Risks
- Potential for diminished oversight if 'visitor' role changes are improperly implemented
- Complex transitions may burden currently protected individuals
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Changes to guardianship statutes carry inherent risks for due process and protected civil liberties
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