SB3251Introduced in the Senate
JUV CT&PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP
Introduced by Elgie Sims, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning abused, neglected, and dependent minors. Provides that when the minor is placed in the custody of a suitable relative or other person as legal custodian or guardian or placed in subsidized guardianship of a suitable relative or other person as legal guardian, custody or guardianship continues until the court otherwise directs, but not after the minor reaches the age of 18 years. Provides that when a minor is placed in the guardianship of a probation officer, committed to an agency for care or placement, or committed to the Department of Children and Family Services for care and service, custody or guardianship granted continues until the court otherwise directs, but not after the minor reaches the age of 21 years. Makes other changes. Amends the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that if the minor is a youth in care under the guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 when the petition for the appointment of a guardian of a minor is filed, the court's determinations and findings shall be made consistent with the court review provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that any motion to modify or vacate the appointment of a guardian of a minor who was a youth in care immediately preceding the filing of a petition for the appointment of a minor guardian shall be filed and reviewed pursuant to the supplemental provisions to reinstate wardship of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if custody and guardianship is to be restored to a parent or guardian who was a respondent in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 case, the court's determinations and findings shall be made consistent with the court review provisions of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Defines "youth in care". Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · March 11, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Judiciary
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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