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IL HB4686
Bill
Status
Passed
8/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Bennett
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 11a-5 of the Probate Act of 1975 to clarify qualifications for guardians of persons with disabilities
- Prohibits courts from appointing an agency or employee of an agency as guardian if that agency is directly providing residential services to the ward
- Maintains existing requirements that guardians must be at least 18 years old, U.S. residents, of sound mind, and not adjudged disabled
- Bars appointment of individuals convicted of felonies involving harm or threat to minors, elderly persons, or persons with disabilities, unless court determines it is in the best interests of the person with a disability and considers nature of offense, date of offense, and evidence of rehabilitation
- Allows public agencies and not-for-profit corporations to serve as guardians if found capable of providing suitable guardianship services
Legislative Description
ADULT GUARDIAN-AGENCY EMPLOYEE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0756
8/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Human Services5/2/2018
Assignments5/1/2018
Judiciary - Civil3/5/2018
Rules2/7/2018
Full Bill Text
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