HB2579 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
MARRIAGE OF WARD
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Hearings
Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Requires the form for an application for a marriage license to include whether either party is under a court-ordered guardianship in any State in the United States. Provides that a county clerk shall issue a license to marry and a marriage certificate form, among other requirements, upon being furnished satisfactory proof that neither party to the marriage is under a court-ordered guardianship, or that if at least one party is under a court-ordered guardianship, there has been a judicial determination that the marriage is in the best interests of the person or persons under court-ordered guardianship. Amends the Guardians For Adults With Disabilities Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Requires the court, when determining whether a marriage is in the best interests of a ward, to follow (rather than consider) specified standards. Provides that if a best interests hearing is not held before a judicial officer prior to a ward entering into marriage, then the marriage is without legal effect and void ab initio. Provides that any person who knowingly enters a marriage with a ward without following the required procedures shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 2/06/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |