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HB 2359KANSASSession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Kansas enacts uniform guardianship and protective proceedings legislation to overhaul adult and minor protections

Original title: AN ACT concerning guardians and conservators; enacting the uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act and the uniform guardianship, conservatorship and other protective arrangements act; amending K.S.A. 9-1215, 17-2263, 17-2264, 21-5417, 38-2217, 44-513a, 44-1601, 58-662, 58-24a15, 59-1701, 59-2949, 59-2951, 59-2960, 59-29b49, 59-29b51, 73-507, 76-729, 76-12b04 and 77-201 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 58-656, 58-4802, 58-4814, 58a-103, 59-2401a, 59-2946, 59-2948, 59-29b46, 59-29b48, 59-29b60, 59-29c03 and 75-652 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 59-2701, 59-2702, 59-2703, 59-2704, 59-2705, 59-2706, 59-2707, 59-2708, 59-3050, 59-3054, 59-3057, 59-3063, 59-3064, 59-3066, 59-3071, 59-3072, 59-3074, 59-3076, 59-3079, 59-3081, 59-3082, 59-3084, 59-3085, 59-3087, 59-3088, 59-3089, 59-3090, 59-3091, 59-3092, 59-3093, 59-3095 and 59-3096 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 59-3051, 59-3052, 59-3053, 59-3055, 59-3056, 59-3058, 59-3059, 59-3060, 59-3061, 59-3062, 59-3065, 59-3067, 59-3068, 59-3069, 59-3070, 59-3073, 59-3075, 59-3077, 59-3078, 59-3080, 59-3083, 59-3086, 59-3094 and 59-3097.

Last action · April 10, 2025: Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 3, 2025

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What This Bill Does

HB 2359 enacts the Uniform Adult ship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act and the Uniform Guardianship, ship and Other s Act, effective January 1, 2026. The legislation modernizes court procedures for adult and minor guardianships, establishes less restrictive alternatives such as supported decision-making, and repeals numerous legacy statutes.

Why it matters

The measure overhauls legal standards for appointing s and s in Kansas, directly changing court oversight, reporting duties, and asset management thresholds for vulnerable adults, minors, and their court-appointed fiduciaries.

Background
  • The Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (UAGPPJA) is a model act developed to resolve multi-state jurisdictional disputes regarding adult guardianships. context
  • The Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship and Other Protective Arrangements Act (UGCOPAA) was promulgated by the Uniform Law Commission to promote less restrictive alternatives and enhance oversight of protective proceedings. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Adults subject to guardianship or conservatorship

Their legal rights, court oversight, living arrangements, and financial management are directly governed by new uniform standards and less restrictive alternative requirements.

Directly affected

Guardians and conservators

They must comply with new instructional program requirements, file detailed plans and inventories within 60 days, and adhere to explicit fiduciary duties.

Directly affected

District courts

They are assigned new administrative, review, communication, and appointment mandates under the uniform acts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of HB 2359?
HB 2359 enacts uniform acts regarding adult ship, protective proceedings, ships, and s to modernize laws, protect individual rights, and promote interstate judicial cooperation.
When does this act become effective?
The act takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to proceedings commenced on or after that date.
Does a respondent have the right to an attorney in guardianship proceedings?
Yes, the court must appoint an attorney to represent an adult respondent in a ship or ship proceeding regardless of their ability to pay.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2025HouseEnrolled
    Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 3, 2025
  2. Mar 25, 2025House
    Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  3. Mar 19, 2025Senate
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  4. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed
  5. Mar 19, 2025Senate
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  6. Mar 19, 2025SenateFloor
    Emergency Final Action - Passed
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  1. Mar 12, 2025SenateFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed by
  2. Mar 11, 2025Senate
    Hearing: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S
  3. Mar 5, 2025Senate
    Hearing: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 10:30 AM — Room 346-S
  4. Feb 26, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
  5. Feb 26, 2025House
    Engrossed on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  6. Feb 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Received and Introduced
  7. Feb 20, 2025House
    Committee of the Whole - Now working on
  8. Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
  9. Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
  10. Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
    Motion to advance to Emergency Final Action adopted
  11. Feb 20, 2025HouseFloor
    Emergency Final Action - Passed as amended
  12. Feb 18, 2025HouseFloor
    Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by
  13. Feb 13, 2025House
    Hearing: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:30 PM — Room 582-N
  14. Feb 12, 2025House
    Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 3:30 PM — Room 582-N — CANCELED
  15. Feb 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  16. Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

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Comprehensive Overhaul of Guardianship Laws

HB 2359 repeals decades-old Kansas guardianship statutes (K.S.A. 59-3050 et seq.) and replaces them with modern uniform acts emphasizing less restrictive alternatives and supported decision-making.

House Committee on Judiciary

Connected Entities

Kansas Guardianship Program, House Committee on Judiciary, Larned State Hospital and 3 more
OrganizationKansas Guardianship Program“Program associated with providing guardians and conservators”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Judiciary“House committee sponsoring HB 2359”Map →
OrganizationLarned State Hospital“State psychiatric hospital providing care and treatment”Map →
OrganizationOsawatomie State Hospital“State psychiatric hospital providing care and treatment”Map →
OrganizationKansas Department for Children and Families“State agency responsible for certifying corporate guardians and registering abus”Map →
OrganizationKansas Judicial Council“Body tasked with preparing basic instructional programs and statement of rights ”Map →

Sources

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www.kslegislature.gov

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  • Controversy15
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