GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS
- Introduced Feb 5, 2026
- In committee Feb 5, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision…
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Amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act. Changes references from the federal Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Act to the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. Provides that a majority of members of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, excluding vacancies, (instead of 6 members of the Commission) constitute a quorum. In a provision concerning regional authorities making their findings and recommendations public, provides that it shall include in any such public statement any reply made by the State agency, service provider, or other person investigated, if requested by the provider. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Makes changes to the definitions of "guardian" and "mental illness" and adds a definition of "under guardianship". Changes references from the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Every action
17 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary · Senate Judiciary
- CommitteeDo Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000 · Senate Judiciary
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
- SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Julie A. Morrison
- SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
- SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
- SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Senate Judiciary | Judiciary - Do Pass | Passed 9–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Democrats.
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Julie A. MorrisonD Primary sponsor · District 29
All 4 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.