SB3395 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
Last Action
3/27/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Training Act. Provides that, after July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem may not continue to serve as a guardian ad litem or receive an appointment to serve in a family law case or juvenile case unless the guardian ad litem completes training as required under this Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem must complete training on medical literacy. Requires the training to include, at a minimum, the following: (1) information regarding chronic medical conditions; (2) a module covering distinguishing medical advocacy from parental conflict; (3) information regarding consulting treating medical professions; (4) a module covering treatment adherence and risk; and (4) a module covering the ethical limits of a guardian ad litem's medical opinion. Provides that the Act is subject to the supervisory authority of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2/04/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/04/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
2/25/2026SenatePostponed - Judiciary
2/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/27/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler