HB4462

POWER OF ATTY-PROPERTY

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB4462 amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act to modify the reasons for which a third party can refuse to honor a power of attorney for.

Illinois HB4462 amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act by changing Section 2-8. It removes two reasons for which a third party can refuse to honor a power of attorney for property: the refusal by the agent to provide a copy of the original document that is certified to be valid by an attorney, a court order, or governmental entity; and the refusal of the principal's attorney to provide a certificate that the power of attorney is valid.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

3:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Feb 18

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses