IL SB3568

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 inform respondents of their right to modify disability adjudications through limited guardianship or termination via supported decision-making agreements

Supported decision-making agreements must be written in plain language and include specific elements: areas where support is requested, supporter qualifications, training requirements, statement that supporters cannot make decisions for the principal, and abuse reporting information

Agreements must be signed by the principal and each supporter, with principals permitted to use 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 process as initial agreements