Guardianship Accountability Act of 2018
Latest action · Nov 28, 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7192)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedNov 28, 2018
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Guardianship Accountability Act of 2018
This bill provides resources to support individuals who are at least 18 years old and who are placed under guardianships because they are unable to make safe and sound decisions. Specifically, the bill requires the Elder Justice Coordinating Council to establish a National Online Resource Center on Guardianship. In addition, the bill expands a demonstration grant program for elder abuse prevention to include grants for collecting information about guardianships, training court visitors, and sharing guardian background checks.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Nov 28, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Robert P. Casey Jr. | Original | Nov 28, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 28, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Nov 28, 2018Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7192)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Families.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 28, 2018Introduced in Senate
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