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 Bill Status of HB4307  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  PROBATE ACT-ADULT GUARDIANSHIP

House Sponsors
Rep. Terra Costa Howard

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
755 ILCS 5/11a-1from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-1
755 ILCS 5/11a-3from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-3
755 ILCS 5/11a-3.1
755 ILCS 5/11a-3.2
755 ILCS 5/11a-4from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-4
755 ILCS 5/11a-5from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-5
755 ILCS 5/11a-8from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-8
755 ILCS 5/11a-10from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-10
755 ILCS 5/11a-10.1from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-10.1
755 ILCS 5/11a-12from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-12
755 ILCS 5/11a-13.5 new
755 ILCS 5/11a-17from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-17
755 ILCS 5/11a-17.1
755 ILCS 5/11a-18from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-18
755 ILCS 5/11a-18.3
755 ILCS 5/11a-19from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-19
755 ILCS 5/11a-20from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-20
755 ILCS 5/13-1from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 13-1
755 ILCS 5/18-10from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 18-10
755 ILCS 5/19-2from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 19-2
755 ILCS 5/25-4from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 25-4
755 ILCS 5/27-1from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 27-1
755 ILCS 45/2-10from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 802-10


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the court may appoint separate individuals or entities or co-guardians to act as the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate of a person with a disability under certain circumstances. Provides that a guardian is entitled to reasonable and appropriate fees, if certain conditions are met. Provides that fees awarded to a guardian shall be considered as a first-class claim for administrative expenses and paid from the guardianship estate from the decedent's estate. Adds procedures regarding the succession of a new Public Guardian. Makes formatting changes in Sections concerning: definitions; statutory forms; short-term guardians; preliminary hearings; domestic violence orders of protection; sterilization of the ward; and notice of rights of the ward. Changes references to "best interest" to "best interests". Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Provides that if an agent seeks guardianship of the principal, the petition for guardianship must delineate the specific powers to be granted to the guardian that are not already included in the power of attorney.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  1/28/2020HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2020HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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