HB4463

SUBSTITUTION OF GAL-DIS ADULT

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

HB4463 amends the Probate Act of 1975 to allow a one-time substitution of a guardian ad litem in guardianship cases.

HB4463 modifies the Probate Act of 1975 by authorizing a petitioner, cross-petitioner, or respondent to request a one-time substitution of a guardian ad litem. This substitution must be granted if the request is made before the guardian ad litem files an appearance or at the first court appearance. The guardian ad litem must be qualified by training or experience to work with or advocate for persons with developmental disabilities, the mentally ill, persons with physical disabilities, the elderly, or persons with a disability due to mental deterioration.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 18

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate