New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

A 4338 — Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.

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 32% · 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.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 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 requires courts to consider specific factors when appointing guardians and to document their reasoning.

This legislation mandates that courts evaluate certain criteria when deciding to appoint a guardian. Additionally, courts must provide justification for their decision on the official record.

Summary

Guardianship-req court consider cert factors in appointing & justify on record

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 · 2 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4338 do?
Guardianship-req court consider cert factors in appointing & justify on record
Who sponsors A 4338?
A 4338 is sponsored by Donlon, Margie, Carter, Linda S. (Democrat), and Speight, Shanique (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4338?
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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