Florida 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 1088 — Guardianship

Last action — Died in Judiciary

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Guardianship; Prohibiting a guardian from restricting the ability of an adult ward to maintain contact with a person except under certain circumstances; requiring a guardian to provide a ward with notice of a change in residential setting under certain circumstances; requiring that an initial guardianship plan identify the persons entitled to certain information, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the powers and duties of guardians to enhance communication with wards and specify notification requirements regarding critical information.

  • 744.361

    If the ward is an adult, the guardian may not restrict the ability of the ward to maintain contact with a specified person unless the guardian has good cause to believe that interaction with the person poses a risk of significant physical, psychological, or financial harm to the ward and the restriction is: → If the ward is an adult, the guardian may not restrict the ability of the ward to maintain contact with a specified person unless the guardian has good cause to believe that interaction with the person poses a risk of significant physical, psychological, or financial harm to the ward and the restriction is:

    Modifies the conditions under which a guardian can restrict an adult ward's contact with specific individuals.

  • 744.361

    The guardian must provide the ward with notice of a change in residential setting at least 14 days before the change occurs if the new residential setting will be more restrictive than the current residential setting. → The guardian must provide the ward with notice of a change in residential setting at least 14 days before the change occurs if the new residential setting will be more restrictive than the current residential setting.

    Establishes a formal notice requirement for wards regarding changes in their residential setting.

  • 744.361

    Provide appropriate notice to any person identified in an initial guardianship plan pursuant to s. 744.363(1)(h).

    Requires guardians to notify individuals identified in an initial guardianship plan about relevant changes.

  • 744.363

    Identification of all of the following persons: 1. The persons entitled to receive notice of the following information, when such information is known or can be reasonably ascertained by the guardian: a. The incapacitated person’s death. b. The intended disposition of the remains of the decedent. c. The funeral arrangements for the decedent. d. The final resting place of the decedent. 2. If the ward is incapacitated: a. The persons entitled to notice of the incapacitated person’s transfer to a medical facility. b. The persons entitled to visit the incapacitated person.

    Adds new requirements to the initial guardianship plan for identifying individuals who must be notified about significant events related to an incapacitated person.

Action History

  1. Died in Judiciary

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Judiciary; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules

  4. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1088 do?
Guardianship; Prohibiting a guardian from restricting the ability of an adult ward to maintain contact with a person except under certain circumstances; requiring a guardian to provide a ward with notice of a change in residential setting under certain circumstances; requiring that an initial guardianship plan identify the persons entitled to certain information, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1088?
SB 1088 is sponsored by Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1088?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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