IL HB1762

Defines guardian ad litem qualifications as either an Illinois-licensed attorney or a person with at minimum a bachelor's degree in psychology, psychiatry, social work, education, or another child-related discipline

Requires guardians ad litem to complete Supreme Court-ordered training on abuser tactics and the effects of domestic violence on children

Mandates guardians ad litem meet with children exposed to domestic violence for at least one hour before any judicial decision affecting parental rights

Requires guardians ad litem to meet with the child for at least one hour every 3 months and submit written court updates at least every 6 months

Amends both the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to apply these new qualifications and requirements consistently