HB4463Introduced in the House
SUBSTITUTION OF GAL-DIS ADULT
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Authorizes a petitioner, cross-petitioner, or respondent to request a one-time substitution of a guardian ad litem that must be granted if the motion to do so was made at any time before the guardian ad litem files an appearance or at the first court appearance, whichever is later.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Civil Committee · February 18, 2026
12
Yes
6
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Not Voting |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Thaddeus Jones | 29 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | Not Voting |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | 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; 012-006-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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