HB1198Introduced in the House
GUARDIAN-ADULT W/ DISABILITIES
Introduced by Margaret DeLaRosa, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that if guardianship is necessary under law and the petition for guardianship is filed by a person, corporation, nonprofit organization, or other entity with no legally recognized relationship to the alleged person with a disability, the court shall appoint the State Guardian or county public guardian as the temporary and permanent guardian of the person or estate or both except in counties in which there is no sitting county public guardian.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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