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House Bill 3112 |
House Author: Hartnett |
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Effective: 9-1-09 |
Senate Sponsor: Nelson |
House Bill 3112 amends provisions of the Human Resources Code relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for a determination of the need for a guardianship for that person. The bill requires the department, in making such a determination, to determine whether a less restrictive alternative is available for the individual and, if so, to refer the individual to the appropriate person or program. The bill establishes deadlines by which the department is required to make a determination or refer the individual and provides for an extension on approval of the Department of Family and Protective Services.