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SB3395 • 2026
GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
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GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Postponed - Judiciary
Assigned to Judiciary
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING
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Full Text of SB3395 Home Legislation Full Text SB3395 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 SB3395 Introduced 2/4/2026, by Sen. Michael E. Hastings SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act 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. LRB104 19672 JRC 33121 b A BILL FOR SB3395 LRB104 19672 JRC 33121 b 1 AN ACT concerning courts. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the 5 Statewide Guardian Ad Litem Training Act. 6 Section 5. Legislative Intent. This Act is intended to 7 ensure that guardians ad litem have the foundational knowledge 8 needed to accurately assess medical risk and interpret 9 guidance from medical professionals. 10 Section 10. Local circuit court requirements. Beginning 11 July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem may not continue to serve as 12 a guardian ad litem or receive an appointment to serve in a 13 family law case or juvenile case unless the guardian ad litem 14 completes training as required under this Act. 15 Section 15. Minimum medical literacy training 16 requirements. Not later than July 1, 2027, a guardian ad litem 17 must complete training on medical literacy. At a minimum, the 18 training must include the following: 19 (1) information regarding chronic medical conditions; 20 (2) a module covering distinguishing medical advocacy 21 from parental conflict; SB3395 - 2 - LRB104 19672 JRC 33121 b 1 (3) information regarding consulting treating medical 2 professionals; and 3 (4) a module covering the ethical limits of a guardian 4 ad litem's medical opinion. 5 Section 20. Authority of the Illinois Supreme Court. This 6 Act is subject to the supervisory authority of the Illinois 7 Supreme Court. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. 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