Rep. DeLaRosa supports HB3811 to update guardianship rules for adults with disabilities

State Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (D-42nd) cast her vote in favor of HB3811 on May 31, 2026, as part of the 104th General Assembly, official records from the Illinois House show. The legislation passed with a 117-0 vote.

According to the official summary, HB3811 addresses "PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS."

Below is our summary, referencing the full bill text but incorporating clarifying language for readability.

This bill changes the Hospital Licensing Act, Nursing Home Care Act, and the Probate Act of 1975 to update guardianship procedures for Illinois adults with disabilities. It requires hospitals or care facilities to notify the Office of State Guardian and the public guardian for the patient's county if a physician determines that an adult is unable to consent to discharge or placement and lacks close supporters. The legislation establishes requirements for private professional guardians, including National Master Guardian certification for those overseeing 15 or more individuals, along with standards and processes for appointment, background checks, and possible removal for noncompliance. The bill is designed to enhance oversight of cases involving disabled adults under guardianship.

The bill's legislative progress was noted with 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs.'

DeLaRosa earned a bachelor of science degree from DePaul University.

DeLaRosa was elected in 2025 as a Democrat representing Illinois' 42nd House District, taking office after Terra Costa Howard.

Legislative measures in Illinois go through a multi-step legislative process that begins with introduction, followed by committee consideration, debate, and voting in both chambers prior to review by the governor. The General Assembly operates on a two-year cycle, and while several thousand measures are introduced each session, only a portion are ultimately enacted.