Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S960: Persons Disqualified from Being Appointed as a Guardian
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Authorizing a court to appoint a person who has been convicted of a felony to be a guardian of a ward or proposed ward under certain circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to persons disqualified from being appointed as a guardian; amending s. 744.309, F.S.; authorizing a court to appoint a person who has been convicted of a felony to be a guardian of a ward or proposed ward under certain circumstances; amending s. 744.474, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, December 18, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to persons disqualified from being appointed as a guardian; amending s. 744.309, F.S.; authorizing a court to appoint a person who has been convicted of a felony to be a guardian of a ward or proposed ward under certain circumstances; amending s. 744.474, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsection (3) of section 744.309, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 744.309 Who may be appointed guardian of a resident ward.-- (3) DISQUALIFIED PERSONS.-- (a) The following persons are disqualified from being appointed a guardian under this section: 1. A [DELETED: No] person who has been convicted of a felony within the 10 years before the appointment of a guardian. 2. A person [DELETED: or] who, from any incapacity or illness, is incapable of discharging the duties of a guardian [DELETED: ,] or who is otherwise unsuitable to perform the duties of a guardian. 3. A [DELETED: , shall be appointed to act as guardian. Further, no] person who has been judicially determined to have committed abuse, abandonment, or neglect against a child as defined in s. 39.01 or s. 984.03(1), (2), and (24). 4. A person [DELETED: , or] who has …
Sponsors
- Bradley, Jennifer (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Judiciary; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Judiciary
Common questions
- What is S960?
- S960 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Persons Disqualified from Being Appointed as a Guardian.
- What does S960 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to persons disqualified from being appointed as a guardian; amending s. 744.309, F.S.; authorizing a court to appoint a person who has been convicted of a felony to be a guardian of a ward or proposed ward under certain circumstances; amending s. 744.474, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S960?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S960?
- Bradley, Jennifer (R, SD-006).
- Where is the official record for S960?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/960
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