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IL SB2796
Bill
Status
1/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Robert Martwick
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AI Summary
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Amends the Probate Act of 1975 to allow one of the evaluators in a guardianship disability report to be a licensed clinical psychologist instead of requiring a licensed physician.
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Permits a licensed clinical psychologist's report (in addition to a physician's report) to support a petition allowing a ward to execute a will or codicil, provided the report states the ward possesses testamentary capacity.
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Maintains existing requirements that evaluations be performed within 3 months of petition filing and include assessment of the respondent's mental, physical, and educational condition and adaptive behavior.
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Preserves confidentiality protections for disability reports while allowing access to the court, appellate courts, respondent, petitioner, guardian, attorneys, and guardian ad litem.
Legislative Description
GUARDIANSHIP-PSYCHOLOGISTS
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2021