IMDMA-GUARDIAN AD LITEM House SponsorsRep. Deanne M. Mazzochi 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 750 ILCS 5/506from Ch. 40, par. 506 Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that, in a case involving dissolution of marriage, declaration of invalidity of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, or domestic violence, the court shall only appoint a guardian ad litem if the guardian ad litem has completed 20 hours of classroom training and 20 hours of training by a domestic abuse advocate to become a guardian ad litem. Provides that the training to become a guardian ad litem shall be offered by a statewide organization advocating for survivors of domestic violence. Provides that the new requirements do not apply to a unit of State or local government providing services, or a public defender's office associated with a unit of State or local government. 2/8/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi 2/10/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/10/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/2/2021HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee 3/23/2021HouseTo Family Law & Probate Subcommittee 3/27/2021HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die