PROBATE-MARRIAGE OF WARD House SponsorsRep. Maura Hirschauer 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 755 ILCS 5/11a-17from Ch. 110 1/2, par. 11a-17 Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Removes language allowing the court to authorize and direct a guardian of the ward's person or estate to consent, on behalf of the ward, to the ward's marriage if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the marriage is in the ward's best interests. Allows instead a ward in guardianship to get married who understands the nature, effect, duties, and obligations of marriage. Provides that prior consent of the guardian of the person or estate or approval of the court is not required for the ward to enter into a marriage. Allows a guardian to contest the validity of the marriage. 1/29/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer 1/31/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/31/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee 4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die