New Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2016

Public Act 99-0070

"Illinois Representative David Harris Introduced House Bill 2505, legislation that protects adults against guardianship abuse, signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on July 20, 2015.”
House Bill 2505 sponsored in the Senate by Senator Steve Stadelman amends the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 by limiting the powers and duties of a temporary guardian.

HB2505 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.
Public Act 99-0070

“The temporary guardian shall have the limited powers and duties of a guardian of the person or of the estate which are specifically enumerated by court order.”

NASGA Director Sylvia Rudek conferred with Representative Harris on House Bill 2505. NASGA enthusiastically supports Representative Harris’ and Senator Stadelman’s efforts and very much appreciates their commitment and legislative actions on behalf of the elderly and disabled of Illinois and victims of unlawful and abusive guardianships.

Commission on Law and Aging American Bar Association

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NASGA Members in Legislative Action