IL HB4562

Amends the Probate Act of 1975 to modify how guardians make decisions for wards with disabilities by prioritizing consideration of the ward's current preferences when those preferences are known or reasonably ascertainable.

Requires guardian decisions to conform to the ward's current preferences unless the guardian reasonably believes doing so would result in substantial harm to the ward's welfare or financial interests.

When the ward's preferences cannot be ascertained, allows guardians to make decisions based on what the ward would have done if competent, considering the ward's personal, philosophical, religious, and moral beliefs.

Applies these preference-based decision standards to guardian actions including marriage consent, divorce proceedings, and visitation arrangements with family members.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.