SB163 Alabama 2021 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2021
Title
Sheriffs, not required to be conservators, Sec. 26-2-27 repealed; Secs. 26-2-50, 26-2A-138 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, if no fit person applies or qualifies to serve as a guardian or conservator of the estate of a protected person, the sheriff must be appointed to act as conservator or guardian of that person
This bill would amend provisions providing that the sheriff, or any employee of the sheriff's office, be appointed as a general guardian or conservator of the estate of a protected person and would repeal existing law that requires a sheriff to be so appointed
Relating to sheriffs; to amend Sections 26-2-50 and 26-2A-138, Code of Alabama 1975, to prevent certain persons from being appointed as guardians or conservators; and to repeal Section 26-2-27, Code of Alabama 1975.
Subjects
Sheriffs
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2021 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | April 21, 2021 | **Revised Agenda #3 added on bill** Room 325 at 08:30 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB163 Alabama 2021 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB163 for Judiciary |