Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

SB3557      — GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  7. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  9. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  11. Second Reading

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  13. Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000

  14. Assigned to Judiciary

  15. Referred to Assignments

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3557      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB3557     ?
SB3557      is sponsored by Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), and Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3557     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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