HOUSE - BILL

HB 2536

Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.

Bill Summary
Signed by Governor

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Committee Report
Floor Action
Opposite Chamber
Enrolled
Governor

Versions

Bill Supp. Note
Enrolled

Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.

As Introduced

Requiring proposed guardians for certain adults who have a cognitive impairment or are diagnosed with a neurological condition to complete training approved by the secretary for aging and disability services prior to appointment as a guardian.

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Document Reports

Amendments, Committee Reports, & Conference Committee Reports

Committee Reports 2
Committee Report
House Committee on Judiciary Fri, Feb 6, 2026 Be passed.
Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare Mon, Mar 16, 2026 Be passed.

Legislative History

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Testimony & Minutes

House · Committee on Judiciary 17
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Jan 29, 2026 View Jason Thompson Revisors Office Bill Brief
Jan 29, 2026 View Andrew Brown KS Dept for Aging and Disability Services Neutral Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Ruth Burress Private Citizen Proponent
Jan 29, 2026 View Jamie Gideon Alzheimer's Assoc Proponent
Jan 29, 2026 View Rebecca Miller Private Citizen Proponent
Jan 29, 2026 View Kelly Sommers Private Citizen Proponent
Jan 29, 2026 View Nina Westvold Private Citizen Proponent
Jan 29, 2026 View Lorrie Beck Alzheimer's Assoc of Central & Western KS Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Emily Donaldson Arcare, Inc Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Libby Hastings KS Advocates for Better Care Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View David Herdman Private Citizen Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Laura Pederzani Arcare, Inc Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Brett Richardson Private Citizen Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Cindy Keim Private Citizen Proponent Written Only
Jan 29, 2026 View Nancy Mayberry KS Guardianship Program post-mtg document 1
Jan 29, 2026 View Nancy Mayberry KS Guardianship Program post-mtg information 2
Jan 29, 2026 View Jamie Gideon Alzheimer's Assoc post-mtg information
Senate · Committee on Public Health and Welfare 9
Hearing Date Minutes Presenter Organization Topic PDF
Mar 12, 2026 View Dahnika Short, Assistant Revisor Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes Bill Brief
Mar 12, 2026 View Dahnika Short, Assistant Revisor Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes Bill Brief
Mar 12, 2026 View Jamie Gideon, Kansas State Director of Government Affairs Alzheimer's Association Oral Proponent
Mar 12, 2026 View Kelly Sommers, BSN, RN Private Citizen Written Proponent
Mar 12, 2026 View Libby Hastings, Communicastion & Public Relations Coordinator Kansas Advocates for Better Care Written Proponent
Mar 12, 2026 View Nancy Mayberry, Executive Director KGP Oral Neutral
Mar 12, 2026 View Nancy Mayberry 2, Executive Director KGP Oral Neutral
Mar 12, 2026 View Nina Westvold Private Citizen Oral Proponent
Mar 12, 2026 View Various Emails Private Citizens Written Proponent

Identification

Bill No. HB 2536
Chamber House
Requested By Requested by Jamie Gideon on behalf of the Alzheimer's Association

Original Sponsor

Current Sponsor

Sections Affected

Amended

K.S.A. 59-30,149

Effective Date

This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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