House Committee Roll Call Votes

Clarifies that the term "conservator" includes a guardian of the estate and the term "guardian" includes a guardian of the person; expands the ability of PA courts to respond for requests for assistance from courts in other jurisdictions; clarifies that the Act provides the exclusive basis for determining jurisdiction with respect to guardianships and conservatorships for adults notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of Chapter 55; clarifies jurisdictional basis in cases where another state declines jurisdiction; clarifies provisions relating to emergency guardianships or protective orders under the new chapter, notwithstanding Chapter 55 relating to incapacitated persons.