Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SR0648      — LEGAL EDUC.-GUARDIANS AD LITEM

Last action — Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  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 March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · 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.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill promotes training for guardians ad litem in family law and juvenile matters.

This bill encourages the development of a continuing education program for guardians ad litem (GALs) focused on issues affecting children. It emphasizes training in medical advocacy and ethical considerations related to healthcare for children involved in legal cases.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means GALs will receive enhanced training, improving their ability to advocate for children's medical and legal needs.
  • Families: Families involved in family law and juvenile matters may benefit from better-informed GALs who understand children's medical conditions and needs.

Summary

Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, acting through the Illinois Judicial College, to develop, approve, and offer a continuing legal education program for GALs serving in family law and juvenile matters that includes, at a minimum, instruction regarding chronic medical conditions affecting children, training addressing the distinction between medical advocacy and parental conflict, guidance on appropriate consultation with treating medical professionals, education concerning treatment adherence and risk assessment, and instruction regarding the ethical limits of a GAL's medical opinions. Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to promote participation in such training to GALs statewide and to communicate this recommendation to the Chief Judge of each judicial circuit for consideration in appointment and continued service determinations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  2. Assigned to Judiciary

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. Filed with Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR0648      do?
Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, acting through the Illinois Judicial College, to develop, approve, and offer a continuing legal education program for GALs serving in family law and juvenile matters that includes, at a minimum, instruction regarding chronic medical conditions affecting children, training addressing the distinction between medical advocacy and parental conflict, guidance on appropriate consultation with treating medical professionals, education concerning treatment adherence and risk assessment, and instruction regarding the ethical limits of a GAL's medical opinions. Encourages the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to promote participation in such training to GALs statewide and to communicate this recommendation to the Chief Judge of each judicial circuit for consideration in appointment and continued service determinations.
Who sponsors SR0648     ?
SR0648      is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), John F. Curran (Republican), and Darby A. Hills (Republican).
What is the current status of SR0648     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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