The North Dakota Senate narrowly passed a bill to create an Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, with plans for the office to oversee matters statewide, license and maintain a registry of professional guardians, set regulations and policies, and manage state funding. The bill appropriates just over $15 million for the Office for the 2025-27 biennium. Supporters believe the bill would address the lack of accountability in guardianship programs and the shortage of guardians and conservators in the state. However, opponents are concerned about the Judiciary overseeing the Office, suggesting it would create a conflict of interest. Despite these concerns, the bill received recommendations to pass from both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee. If passed by the House and signed by the governor, the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship will reshape how guardianships and conservatorships are managed in North Dakota.
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