JUV CT&PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP Senate SponsorsSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and Lakesia Collins Judiciary Hearing Mar 25 2026 3:45PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL - Senate Floor Amendment 2 3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 705 ILCS 405/2-27from Ch. 37, par. 802-27705 ILCS 405/2-28705 ILCS 405/2-33755 ILCS 5/11-5from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11-5Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning abused, neglected, and dependent minors. Provides that when the minor is placed in the custody of a suitable relative or other person as legal custodian or guardian or placed in subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or other person as legal guardian, custody or guardianship continues until the court otherwise directs, but not after the minor reaches the age of 18 years. Provides that when a minor is placed in the guardianship of a probation officer, committed to an agency for care or placement, or committed to the Department of Children and Family Services for care and service, custody or guardianship granted continues until the court otherwise directs, but not after the minor reaches the age of 21 years. Makes other changes. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that if the minor is a youth in care under the guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 when the petition for the appointment of a guardian of a minor is filed, the court's determinations and findings shall be made consistent with the court review provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that any motion to modify or vacate the appointment of a guardian of a minor who was a youth in care immediately preceding the filing of a petition for the appointment of a minor guardian shall be filed and reviewed pursuant to the supplemental provisions to reinstate wardship of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if custody and guardianship is to be restored to a parent or guardian who was a respondent in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 case, the court's determinations and findings shall be made consistent with the court review provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Defines "youth in care". Effective immediately. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary 2/25/2026SenatePostponed - Judiciary 2/27/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins 3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/11/2026SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000 3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 3/12/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 3/12/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/24/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary 3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary