HB4722

WILL DEPOSITORY-CIRCUIT CLERK

Chamber Passed·4/14/26

Illinois HB4722 allows circuit court clerks to establish and maintain a will depository for the safekeeping of original wills.

HB4722 amends the Clerks of Courts Act to authorize circuit court clerks to establish and maintain a will depository. The depository allows for the voluntary safekeeping of original wills before the death of the testator. The bill outlines procedures for accepting, keeping, and returning these documents, including the requirement for a sealed envelope and index number. The testator may withdraw the deposited will at any time upon written request and proof of identity.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 14
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

Apr 14

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

Apr 14

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000