SB 2547 Illinois Senate · 97th Regular Session

PROBATE-DISSOLUTION MARRIAGE

Summary
Amends the Guardians For Disabled Adults Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Sets forth procedures for a guardian to seek authority to consent to the initiation of a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage of a ward and for the court to determine whether such authority should be granted. Contains provisions regarding: motions; appointment and duties of a guardian ad litem; appointment of counsel for the ward; evaluations; the ward's capacity to consent or withhold consent to the proposed dissolution; criteria for authorizing a guardian to consent to the initiation of a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage of a ward; and other matters.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2012
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2012 Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Jan 24, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Jan 11, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
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Ira I. Silverstein
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