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Capitol Report: Governor Conditionally Vetoes Guardianship Bill, NJSBA Urged Similar Amendments

This week’s Capitol Report covers the NJSBA’s advocacy on a bill that would protect allegedly incapacitated minors who need guardianship after turning 18. The governor conditionally vetoed the bill, recommending amended language to shift the burden of demonstrating capacity for minors under guardianship – an approach similar to the NJSBA’s proposed clarification that minors should not bear the burden of proving incapacitation. Read the full report

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