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IL HB5638

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maurice West

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

HB5638 Summary

  • Defines a guardian ad litem in juvenile court and family law proceedings as either an attorney licensed in Illinois or a person with a bachelor's degree in psychology, psychiatry, social work, education, or related child-related discipline.

  • Requires guardians ad litem to receive training ordered by the Supreme Court to ensure they understand abuser tactics and effects of domestic violence on children.

  • Mandates guardians ad litem to meet with children exposed to domestic violence for at least one hour before any judicial decision affecting parental rights and to meet with the child for at least one hour every three months.

  • Requires guardians ad litem to provide written updates to the court at least every six months.

  • Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act regarding guardian ad litem qualifications and duties.

Legislative Description

GAL-JUVENILE COURT ACT-IMDMA

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/5/2024
Adoption & Child Welfare3/12/2024
Rules3/5/2024
Adoption & Child Welfare2/28/2024
Rules2/9/2024

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