Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 933 — Guardianship

Last action — Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Guardianship; Requires that order appointing guardian identify persons entitled to certain information upon incapacitated person's death; authorizes that order appointing guardian identify persons entitled to notice if incapacitated person is transferred to medical facility & persons entitled to visit incapacitated person; authorizes guardian to restrict ability of minor ward to maintain certain contacts if it may cause harm to minor ward; authorizes guardian to restrict ability of adult ward to maintain contact with person in certain circumstances; requires guardian to provide ward with notice of change in residential setting in certain circumstances; requires guardian to provide notice to any person identified in order of appointment.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends guardianship laws to enhance notice requirements and authorization for guardians regarding communication and visitation.

  • 744.2005

    The order shall State the specific powers and duties of the guardian. → The order shall state the specific powers and duties of the guardian.

    Corrects the capitalization for consistency.

  • 744.2005

    Identify the persons entitled to notice of the incapacitated person's transfer to a medical facility.

    Allows the appointment order to specify individuals who should be notified if the incapacitated person is transferred to a medical facility.

  • 744.2005

    Identify the persons entitled to visit the incapacitated person.

    Enables the order to name people allowed to visit the incapacitated person, while still permitting others to visit.

  • 744.361

    Allow the ward to maintain contact with family and friends. → Allow the ward to maintain contact with family and friends. If the ward is a minor, the guardian may restrict the ability of the ward to maintain any contact that the guardian believes may cause harm to the ward.

    Clarifies and expands the circumstances under which a guardian can restrict a minor's contact with family and friends.

  • 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 ward's current residential setting.

    Requires guardians to give advance notice to wards about changes in their living arrangements that are more restrictive.

  • 744.361

    Provide appropriate notice to any person identified in an order of appointment.

    Mandates guardians to notify individuals named in the order of appointment about relevant matters.

Action History

  1. Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  2. Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

  3. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  4. Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  5. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  6. Referred to Human Services Subcommittee

  7. Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee

  8. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (159)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 933 do?
Guardianship; Requires that order appointing guardian identify persons entitled to certain information upon incapacitated person's death; authorizes that order appointing guardian identify persons entitled to notice if incapacitated person is transferred to medical facility & persons entitled to visit incapacitated person; authorizes guardian to restrict ability of minor ward to maintain certain contacts if it may cause harm to minor ward; authorizes guardian to restrict ability of adult ward to maintain contact with person in certain circumstances; requires guardian to provide ward with notice of change in residential setting in certain circumstances; requires guardian to provide notice to any person identified in order of appointment.
Who sponsors HB 933?
HB 933 is sponsored by Aristide, Wallace (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 933?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 933?
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