SB3395 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
Last Action

2/04/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

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

DateChamberAction
2/04/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2/04/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2026SenateReferred to Assignments