The 60-page bill is designed to prevent abuse and exploitation of thousands of incapacitated people who are under court-ordered guardianship or conservatorship in the state.
The measure, which involved last-minute efforts by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers to address the issue this session, put off more comprehensive reforms, which are to be studied for the next two years.
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After a unanimous vote of approval by the House late Wednesday, the Senate took up the amended measure for concurrence in the first hour of the last day of the 30-day session. That vote was unanimous. If Martinez approves the bill, changes could go into effect July 1.
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Guardianship Reform Bill Goes to Governor
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Good for New Mexico!
It's about time. Families of victims in New Mexico have been speaking out about issues in the state's guardianship system for many years.
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