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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden (D – Gloucester, Camden) that will establish uniform procedures to address interstate conflicts regarding adult guardianship issues has been signed into law.

“For too long confusion has reigned regarding this issue. Arguments and questions over which state had jurisdiction have simply delayed the more important issue of establishing guardianship and protective orders. This law will remedy all of that and is, frankly, long over due,” said Madden.

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden (D – Gloucester, Camden) that would establish uniform procedures to address interstate conflicts regarding adult guardianship issues has cleared the Senate.

“Confusion over the issue of who has jurisdiction in these cases has simply gone on for too long,” said Madden. “The arguments that have resulted from this uncertainty have served to further delay the more important issue of establishing guardianship and protective order. Moreover, it has resulted in costly legal fees the family is forced to pay. This legislation, long over due, seeks to remedy all of that.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Fred Madden (D – Gloucester, Camden) that would establish uniform procedures to address interstate conflicts regarding adult guardianship issues has cleared the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

“For too long confusion has reigned regarding this issue. Arguments and questions over which state had jurisdiction have simply delayed the more important issue of establishing guardianship and protective orders. This legislation seeks to remedy all of that and is, frankly, long over due,” said Madden.