Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S 5 — An act relating to guardianship proceedings

Last action — Read 1st time & referred to Committee on 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 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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This bill shifts jurisdiction over adult guardianship proceedings to the Probate Division of the Superior Court, consolidating procedural protections and options available for individuals under guardianship.

  • 14 V.S.A. § 3060

    his or her → the individual's

    Changes gender-specific language to a more neutral phrasing.

  • 14 V.S.A. § 3061

    his or her → the person’s

    Changes gender-specific language to a more neutral phrasing.

  • 14 V.S.A. § 3061

    the person who qualifies for a voluntary guardianship under section 2671 of this title and agrees to the creation of an appropriate voluntary guardianship shall not be deemed a person in need of guardianship under this subchapter.

    Defines individuals who qualify for voluntary guardianship in a way that differentiates them from those deemed in need of guardianship.

  • 18 V.S.A. chapter 215

    guardianship services for people with developmental disabilities

    Repeals the existing chapter governing guardianship services for individuals with developmental disabilities, transferring jurisdiction to the Probate Division.

  • 14 V.S.A. § 3062a

    GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ... (b) After the effective date of this act, guardianships administered, modified, and revoked in the Family Division under former 18 V.S.A. chapter 215 ...

    Establishes new provisions for administering guardianships for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Probate Division.

Action History

  1. Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 189 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 5?
S 5 is sponsored by Terry K Williams (Republican).
What is the current status of S 5?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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