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HB 1766

Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, requires a fiduciary's sworn accounting of receipts and expenditures filed annually with the court supervising a guardianship or conservatorship include the date of the fiduciary's last contact with the person with a disability. - Amends TCA Title 34.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by John Clemmons

Tennessee guardians and conservators must report their last contact date with wards in annual court filings to increase oversight of vulnerable populations.

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Bill Summary · HB 1766

Legislative bill overview

HB 1766 requires guardians and conservators in Tennessee to document the date of their most recent in-person contact with the person they're caring for in their annual financial accounting filed with the court. This adds a accountability measure to existing fiduciary reporting requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated Title 34.

Why is this important

Guardianship and conservatorship arrangements involve vulnerable populations—minors, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities—whose assets and welfare depend on a fiduciary's trustworthiness. By requiring documented contact dates, the bill aims to prevent neglect and ensure guardians/conservators are actively engaged in their ward's care rather than simply managing finances remotely. This creates a paper trail courts can review during oversight proceedings.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden vs. benefit: Opponents may argue the requirement adds minimal protective value while increasing paperwork and court processing time, since "contact" is vaguely defined and easily fabricated without site verification requirements.
  • Privacy and independence concerns: Some guardians and conservators may view contact-date reporting as intrusive micromanagement that undermines their judgment about appropriate interaction frequency with their ward.
  • Definition gaps: The bill doesn't specify what constitutes qualifying "contact" (phone call, video, in-person only?) or establish consequences for non-compliance, potentially limiting enforceability.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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