HB5278

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Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5278 amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act and the Probate Act of 1975 to address the suspension and potential revocation of powers of.

HB5278 amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act and the Probate Act of 1975 to establish procedures for the suspension and potential revocation of powers of attorney when a guardian is appointed. The bill specifies that a power of attorney is suspended upon the appointment of a guardian by the Office of State Guardian or a public guardian. The court may revoke the power of attorney if the agent or successor agent received notice of the guardianship petition and failed to assert authority before the appointment.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
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

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 4

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

Feb 10

House

First Reading