Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 6780 — PROBATE ACT-MINOR GUARDIAN

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the court shall not appoint as guardian of the person of a minor any person whom the court has determined had neglected or substantially contributed to the minor becoming a neglected or abused minor, unless 5 years (instead of 2 years) have elapsed since the last proven incident of abuse or neglect.

Bill Text

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The bill extends the time frame from 2 years to 5 years for a court's ability to appoint a guardian to a minor if the potential guardian has previously contributed to the minor being classified as neglected or abused.

  • 755 ILCS 5/11-5

    2 → 5

    The waiting period for appointing a guardian after the last proven incident of abuse or neglect is increased from 2 years to 5 years.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  3. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Roger L. Eddy

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Cross

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner

Sponsors

  • Patricia Reid Lindner · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Patricia Reid Lindner

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6780 do?
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that the court shall not appoint as guardian of the person of a minor any person whom the court has determined had neglected or substantially contributed to the minor becoming a neglected or abused minor, unless 5 years (instead of 2 years) have elapsed since the last proven incident of abuse or neglect.
Who sponsors HB 6780?
HB 6780 is sponsored by Patricia Reid Lindner.
What is the current status of HB 6780?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 6780?
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