SB3557

GUARDIANSHIP-VARIOUS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

SB3557 amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to update definitions and references.

SB3557 amends the Guardianship and Advocacy Act by updating definitions and references, including changing the name of the Guardianship and Mental Health Advocacy Commission to the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission. It also modifies the composition and quorum requirements of the Commission. The bill amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code by updating definitions such as "guardian," "mental illness," and adding a definition for "under guardianship." The changes aim to align the statutes with current terminology and organizational structures.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 14

Senate

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

Apr 13

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz