# Alabama HB249: Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances Alabama HB249, Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by David Faulkner (Republican); status enacted, last action 2026-04-15 (Enacted) (as of 2026-10-16). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB249-2026rs - As of: 2026-10-16 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Alabama HB249 - State: Alabama - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: Guardianships and conservatorships; notice requirements further provided for, procedures to remove proceeding to circuit court revised, duties of guardian ad litem of a minor further provided for and training required, court representative required to be appointed for allegedly incapacitated adults in certain circumstances, appointment of temporary or emergency guardian or conservator authorized in certain circumstances - Status: enacted - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-01-15 - Last action: 2026-04-15, Enacted - Sponsor: David Faulkner (Republican) - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: Family Law - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 7 (500 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 7 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Clearer hearing notice for protected families: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, covered guardian and conservator cases require notice to the person involved, who cannot waive notice. Notice also goes to a spouse and adult children, or parents if there are none, plus existing guardians, conservators, and caregivers. In specified cases, the nearest adu… - Independent reviews for people needing protection: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, courts must appoint a representative in covered protective cases unless appointment will not help or adds unnecessary expense. Representatives must be impartial court officers, employees, or special appointees with relevant training or experience, including law, nursing,… - Limits on temporary control of finances: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, temporary conservatorship or other temporary relief lasts no more than 60 days initially. One extension of up to 60 days needs no hearing if the original conditions continue and continuation serves the person’s interest. Each later term lasts at most 60 days and requires… - More court options for protective cases: benefit, low. For protective cases started on or after January 1, 2027, eligible parties can move proceedings to the same county’s circuit court. The request must come before probate court takes steps toward final settlement. This option does not apply when the probate court or judge already has equity powers sh… - Trained advocates for people needing protection: benefit, low. Beginning January 1, 2027, court-appointed advocates called guardians ad litem must complete training prepared or approved by the Alabama Probate Judges Association and Alabama Law Institute. Courts must immediately appoint one when a petition seeks temporary or emergency conservatorship or other t… - Urgent adult care with guardian limits: mixed, medium. Beginning January 1, 2027, Alabama replaces its old emergency temporary-guardian law with new temporary and emergency guardianship rules. Courts can appoint a guardian to prevent substantial harm to an adult’s health, safety, or welfare. No other authorized, willing person must appear able to act,… - Urgent financial protection with notice safeguards: mixed, medium. Beginning January 1, 2027, courts can appoint temporary or emergency conservators to prevent substantial, irreparable harm to property or finances. No other authorized, willing person must appear able to act, and there must be reason to believe financial protection is justified. Courts can preserve… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: David Faulkner (Republican), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-07 | Senate | Third Reading in Second House | pass | 30 | 0 | | | 2026-04-07 | Senate | Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1173 | pass | 30 | 0 | | | 2026-04-07 | House | Faulkner Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1252 | pass | 104 | 0 | | | 2026-04-07 | Senate | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1174 | pass | 30 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | House | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 539 | pass | 103 | 0 | | | 2026-02-24 | House | Third Reading in House of Origin | pass | 99 | 0 | 5 | | 2026-02-24 | House | Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 538 | pass | 104 | 0 | | ## Actions (23) - 2026-04-15: Enacted (House) - 2026-04-08: Enrolled (House) - 2026-04-08: Delivered to Governor (House) - 2026-04-08: Signature Requested (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Third Reading in Second House (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Givhan 1st Amendment Offered (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Givhan motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1173 (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 1174 (Senate) - 2026-04-07: Faulkner Motion to Concur In and Adopt Senate Amendment - Adopted Roll Call 1252 (House) - 2026-04-07: Ready to Enroll (House) - 2026-03-03: Reported Out of Committee Second House (Senate) - 2026-03-03: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Senate) - 2026-02-25: Engrossed (House) - 2026-02-25: Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary (Senate) - 2026-02-25: Pending Committee Action in Second House (Senate) - 2026-02-24: Third Reading in House of Origin (House) - 2026-02-24: Judiciary Engrossed Substitute Offered (House) - 2026-02-24: Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 538 (House) - 2026-02-24: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 539 (House) - 2026-02-05: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (House) - 2026-02-04: Reported Out of Committee House of Origin (House) - 2026-01-15: Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary (House) - 2026-01-15: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (House) ## Bill text - As Introduced: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-int.pdf) - Engrossed: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [PDF](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-enr.pdf) ## Related bills - HB67: Voter Information; limit cost of reproducing voter registration list; crime for misuse of personal voter information; created (enacted) - SB154: State employees, cost-of-living increase for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 (enacted) - SB165: Elections; municipal elections, to set qualification fee amounts, to require indigent candidates to submit documentation for fee exemption (enacted) - HB317: Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for violations provided for (enacted) - SB272: Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial tr… (enacted) - SB190: Sales Tax; to exempt Precision Ocular (enacted) ## Sources - [As Introduced (PDF)](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-int.pdf) - [Engrossed (PDF)](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-eng.pdf) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB249-enr.pdf) ## Related - [HB67: Voter Information; limit cost of reproducing voter registration list; crime for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB67-2026rs) - [SB154: State employees, cost-of-living increase for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB154-2026rs) - [SB165: Elections; municipal elections, to set qualification fee amounts, to require in…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB165-2026rs) - [HB317: Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for vio…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB317-2026rs) - [SB272: Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitatio…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB272-2026rs) - [SB190: Sales Tax; to exempt Precision Ocular](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-SB190-2026rs) - [Alabama bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/alabama/bills) - [Alabama state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/alabama) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AL-HB249-2026rs (as of 2026-10-16).