We Found New York’s Guardianship System in Shambles. Now State Lawmakers Say They Have a Plan to Help Fix It.
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New York lawmakers have proposed the Good Guardianship Act, a bill to allocate an additional $15 million annually to the state's struggling guardianship system. This aims to address the needs of approximately 30,000 incapacitated New Yorkers, particularly the "unbefriended" who lack resources for private guardians or willing family. The funding would support a statewide network of nonprofit guardians. This legislation follows a ProPublica investigation exposing inadequate oversight and exploitation within the system, prompting investigations and calls for reform. While mirroring recommendations from a task force appointed by Governor Hochul, her support and inclusion of funding in the state budget remain uncertain. Advocates emphasize the bill's potential to improve the system if it gains the governor's approval.
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