IL HB5365

Guardians ad litem must inquire with respondents before guardianship hearings whether a supported decision-making agreement could serve as an alternative to guardianship, or whether limited guardianship could replace plenary guardianship

Courts must make the same inquiry at hearings and advise respondents of their right to modify disability adjudications using limited guardianship or terminate guardianship through supported decision-making agreements

Supported decision-making agreements must be written in plain language and include specific elements: areas where support is requested, confirmation the supporter is not disqualified, agreement to complete required training, a statement that supporters cannot make decisions for the principal, and information on reporting suspected abuse or exploitation

Agreements must be signed by both the principal and each supporter, with principals permitted to use reasonable modifications such as assistive technology or physical assistance to sign

Supported decision-making agreements must be reviewed by the principal and all supporters every 2 years and updated as needed following the same execution procedures as initial agreements