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

HB5770      — CIVIL LAW-TECH

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The bill updates terminology in the Probate Act regarding will contests.

This bill amends the Probate Act of 1975 to make a technical change related to contesting wills. The act may be referred to as the Guardianship Advocacy in Litigation Act (GAIL Act).

Summary

Provides that Act may be referred to as the Guardianship Advocacy in Litigation Act (the GAIL Act). Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning contesting the admission of a will to probate.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5770      do?
Provides that Act may be referred to as the Guardianship Advocacy in Litigation Act (the GAIL Act). Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning contesting the admission of a will to probate.
Who sponsors HB5770     ?
HB5770      is sponsored by Ann M. Williams (Democrat) and Ryan Spain (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5770     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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