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March 7, 2020
On Thursday, March 5, the full Senate unanimously passed SB 994 (Passidomo). The bill strengthens protections for vulnerable elderly persons with court appointed guardians by improving guardianship laws with respect to conflict of interest, compensation and appointment of guardians. Additionally, the bill requires that guardians may not consent to or authorize do-not-resuscitate orders for their wards without court approval. The House companion, HB 709 (Burton), is on the House Calendar on second reading. The FCCB supported this measure as it moved through the committee process in both chambers.