Estates and Trusts - Jurisdiction Over Property of Minors or Disabled Persons - Authorized Transactions

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill permits a circuit court, when a statutory basis exists, to authorize transactions involving a minor’s or disabled person’s property—such as payments, sales, leases, access to financial records, or eligibility for government aid—without first appointing a guardian. The court must weigh the interests of the person’s creditors and dependents and decide whether ongoing guardian protection is still needed. The amendment to the Estates and Trusts code takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Mar 26, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Mar 26, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 433
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 20, 2026Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
9. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 13, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
11. Mar 13, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
12. Feb 10, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Embry · sponsor
• Taveras

Bill text

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