HB4462Introduced in the House
POWER OF ATTY-PROPERTY
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Deletes two reasons for which it is deemed reasonable cause for a third party to refuse to honor a power of attorney for property: (i) the refusal by the agent to provide a copy of the original document that is certified to be valid by an attorney, a court order, or governmental entity; and (ii) the refusal of the principal's attorney to provide a certificate that the power of attorney is valid.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0609
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · May 6, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Not Voting |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0609
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