WyomingFailed bill proposed monthly guardian visits and court records
A proposal that died in committee would require monthly guardian visits and court records, limit guardian charges, and require notice to organizations paid for a ward.
What it does
Guardians would meet with each ward in person every month and keep a written record for the court to review.
Courts would charge a ward or the ward’s estate for court costs and reasonable guardian fees only to the extent the ward can afford them. The charges could not substantially endanger the ward’s financial independence, and guardian pay would have a federal cap.
Guardians and conservators would have to tell the organizations they pay for a ward that they have been appointed.
Argument forMonthly visits and written records could help courts notice changes in a ward’s well-being and check what the guardian has done.
Argument againstThe federal pay cap could make it harder to find guardians willing to take on cases that require much time or effort.
More detail
The proposed rules would require guardians to meet with each ward in person every month and keep a written record for the court. This applies to guardians and the people under their guardianship. The court would review the monthly contact and the guardian’s written record. The proposed rules would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.
When appointing a guardian or limited guardian, the court would charge the ward or the ward’s estate for court costs and reasonable guardian fees and expenses. This applies when a court appoints a guardian or limited guardian. The court would charge these costs and fees only to the extent it finds the ward can afford them. They could not reduce the estate enough to substantially endanger the ward’s financial independence. Pay for guardian services could not exceed the rate set by federal law. The proposed rules would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.
Guardians and conservators would have to tell the entities they pay for a ward that they have been appointed. This covers entities a guardian or conservator pays on the ward’s behalf. The proposed rules would take effect July 1, 2026, if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 3H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4Died
- Feb 21H No report prior to CoW Cutoff
- Feb 10H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 59-2-1-0-0Minor
- Vote recorded H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue 59-2-1-0-0. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 6H Received for IntroductionMinor
- Feb 6Bill Number AssignedIntroduced
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