Illinois Legislation Update: HB2505 Passes the House, Now Introduced in the Senate!

Rep. David Harris

Rep. Michael Tryon

HB2505 was introduced into the Illinois House by Representative David Harris (R) on 2/18/15.

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that a temporary guardian shall have the limited powers and duties (instead of "all of the powers and duties") of a guardian of the person or of the estate which are specifically enumerated by court order.

On 3/25/15, Representative Michael Tryon (R) signed on as Co-Sponsor.


Sen. Steve Stadelman

HB2505 was unanimously passed in the House on 4/14/15 and Senator  Steve Stadelman (D) introduced it in the Senate and is the bill's Chief Sponsor.

Guardianship abuse is a bipartisan issue.  Our readers may remember Representative Harris (R) and Senator Stadelman (D) worked together on guardianship reform legislation Senate Bill 1051 last year and that bill passed.

See:
NASGA Members in Legislative Action

Illinois Representative David Harris Introduces Three Bills in the 2015 Legislative Session

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