Senate Bill 4247
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Guardianship Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 26, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill aims to protect the rights of 1.3 million individuals under guardianship or protective arrangements, establishing a bill of rights for older adults and persons with disabilities. It provides key definitions, emphasizing less restrictive alternatives, independent legal representation, and significant input into decisions. A new council will be established to advise on guardianship and protective arrangements, while the bill amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to establish a Protection and Advocacy Program. It also prohibits the use of grant funds to support individuals seeking guardianships or conservatorships and authorizes appropriations of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
4247
Congress
119
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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March 26, 2026
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03/26/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/26/2026
Introduced in Senate
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