UNIFORM ACT-ADULT GUARDIANSHIP House SponsorsRep. Kathleen A. Ryg-Sandra M. Pihos Senate Sponsors(Sen. Ira I. Silverstein) 8/10/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0177 New Act Creates the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. Contains provisions concerning jurisdiction over adult guardianships, conservatorships, and other protective proceedings. Sets forth guidelines to specify which court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated adult, by prioritizing the states which might claim jurisdiction. Provides for designation of a "home state" and a "significant-connection state". Provides for communication and cooperation between courts. Contains provisions concerning transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state. Provides for registration and recognition of guardianship or protective orders from other states. 2/6/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg 2/6/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2009HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 2/25/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 015-000-000 2/25/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2009HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/24/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 3/24/2009HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 3/25/2009SenateArrive in Senate 3/25/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 26, 2009 3/25/2009SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 3/26/2009SenateFirst Reading 3/26/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 4/15/2009SenateAssigned to Judiciary 4/22/2009SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 010-000-000 4/22/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 23, 2009 5/12/2009SenateSecond Reading 5/12/2009SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2009 5/13/2009SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 5/13/2009HousePassed Both Houses 6/11/2009HouseSent to the Governor 8/10/2009HouseGovernor Approved 8/10/2009HouseEffective Date January 1, 2010 8/10/2009HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0177