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HB 4728

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 22 co-sponsors

Michigan bill establishes licensing requirements for professional guardians and conservators to regulate oversight of vulnerable adults' finances and healthcare decisions.

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Bill Summary · HB 4728

Legislative bill overview

HB 4728 establishes a state licensing and registration system for professional guardians and conservators in Michigan. The bill amends the occupational licensing law to create new regulatory requirements and standards that individuals serving in these fiduciary roles must meet before practicing professionally.

Why is this important

Professional guardians and conservators manage finances, healthcare decisions, and daily affairs for vulnerable adults who cannot do so themselves. Without licensing standards, there is minimal oversight of who can assume these powerful roles, creating potential risks of financial exploitation, neglect, or abuse of vulnerable populations. This bill aims to create accountability mechanisms and professional standards for this largely unregulated field.

Potential points of contention

  • Family guardianship exemptions: The bill may create tension between regulated professional guardians and family members serving as guardians, who typically face fewer regulatory requirements; clarification on scope could be contentious
  • Compliance costs: New licensing requirements could increase operational costs for professional guardians, potentially reducing service availability in rural areas or raising fees for already-vulnerable clients
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill references adding "Article 14A" but specifics on licensing standards, examination requirements, and regulatory authority are not detailed in this summary, leaving room for interpretation disputes

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

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