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A new bill has been introduced in New York City calling for an overhaul of the state's guardianship system, following a ProPublica investigation that revealed elderly and individuals with disabilities living in dire conditions under court-mandated oversight. The bill aims to address the needs of those who have been deemed incapable of managing their own affairs, a group that has historically been ignored by state legislators. Currently, over 28,000 people in New York are under the care of court-appointed guardians, with nearly 60% of them residing in New York City. The proposed legislation suggests a plan developed by Guardianship Access New York, which calls for a significant and permanent investment in nonprofit guardianship services. The bill will be the subject of public hearings later this year. [Extracted from the article] |
