SB3557 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 3955/2  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 702
20 ILCS 3955/4  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 704
20 ILCS 3955/5  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 705
20 ILCS 3955/26  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 726
405 ILCS 5/1-110  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 1-110
405 ILCS 5/1-128.5 new  
405 ILCS 5/1-129  
405 ILCS 5/3-805  from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 3-805
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments