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SB3395 - 104th General Assembly
GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Training Act. Provides that, after July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem may not continue to serve as a guardian ad litem or receive an appointment to serve in a family law case or juvenile case unless the guardian ad litem completes training as required under this Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem must complete training on medical literacy. Requires the training to include, at a minimum, the following: (1) information regarding chronic medical conditions; (2) a module covering distinguishing medical advocacy from parental conflict; (3) information regarding consulting treating medical professions; (4) a module covering treatment adherence and risk; and (4) a module covering the ethical limits of a guardian ad litem's medical opinion. Provides that the Act is subject to the supervisory authority of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings |
| 2/04/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/04/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Judiciary |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Postponed - Judiciary |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |