New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

A 4293 — Allows court to consider previous care when granting letters of guardianship for incapacitated person.

Last action — REP REF AJU

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows courts to consider a person's previous care when granting guardianship letters.

This bill permits courts to take into account the prior care provided to an incapacitated person when deciding on guardianship. This adjustment aims to ensure that the individual's past support and care context are factored into guardianship decisions.

Summary

Guardianship letters, incapacitated person-allow court to consider previous care

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 20, 2026

Action History

  1. REP REF AJU

  2. INT 1RA REF AHU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4293 do?
Guardianship letters, incapacitated person-allow court to consider previous care
Who sponsors A 4293?
A 4293 is sponsored by Carter, Linda S. (Democrat) and Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4293?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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