PROBATE-ADULT GUARDIANSHIP
Summary
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that guardianship of a disabled adult may not be used in a retaliatory manner or as a convenience for a health care provider or family member. Provides that no petition for guardianship shall seek relief that is in conflict with any properly and previously executed will, trust, power of attorney, durable power of attorney, health care directive, advance directive, or other directive unless undue influence is proven in the creation of the document, by clear and convincing evidence, at a hearing conducted under the rules of civil procedure of this State.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2014
Last action Dec 3, 2014
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 14, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
David Harris
RRepublican
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