HB114 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Guardianships and conservatorships, adults, jurisdiction, transfer of proceedings to another state, enforcement of guardianship and protective orders from other states, Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, Secs. 26-2B-101 to 26-2B-106, 26-2B-201 to 26-2B-210, 26-2B-301, 26-2B-302, 26-2B-401 to 26-2B-403, 26-2B-501 to 26-2B-503 added; Secs. 26-2A-31, 26-2A-109, 26-2A-131 am'd.
Summary: Alabama adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to coordinate cross-state guardianships and protective orders, including transfers, recognition of orders from other states, and related enforcement.
What This Bill Does
It creates Chapter 2B in Title 26 to govern adult guardianship and protective proceedings when parties are in different states. It sets out how courts decide jurisdiction—using home state, significant connection, or a more appropriate forum—and includes emergency powers. It allows transferring guardianship or conservatorship to another state with provisional and final orders, including notice and hearings. It also provides for recognition and recording of out-of-state guardianship and protective orders and aligns related Alabama guardianship provisions with the new act.

Who It Affects
Adults who are incapacitated or protected and their guardians or conservators, who may have guardianship or protective orders moved to another state or recognized across state lines.
Alabama probate courts and other parties involved in guardianship/protective proceedings (guardians, conservators, respondents, petitioners, relatives), as well as courts in other states, who must follow the new jurisdiction, transfer, notice, and recording requirements.

Key Provisions
Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (Chapter 2B), establishing definitions, exclusive and special jurisdiction rules, emergency authority, and inter-state cooperation for guardianship/protective proceedings.
Creates transfer, recognition, and recording processes for guardianships and conservatorships moved between states (Articles 3-4), including provisional/final orders, required notices, hearings, and enforcement; also amends related sections (26-2A-31, 26-2A-109, 26-2A-131) to align with the new act.

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Subjects: Guardians