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IL HB5638
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maurice West
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AI Summary
HB5638 Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Requires guardians ad litem to provide written updates to the court at least every six months.
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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