Sanalitro supports HB3811 to change adult disability guardianship laws in Illinois
Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) cast her vote in favor of HB3811, legislation revising guardianship processes for adults with disabilities, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House. The bill cleared the House with a 117-0 vote.
As stated in the official summary, the bill addresses "PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS."
The following summary provides an explanation and may include interpretation to clarify what the bill does.
Essentially, the bill modifies the Hospital Licensing Act, Nursing Home Care Act, and the Probate Act of 1975 to restructure guardianship arrangements for Illinois adults with disabilities. When a physician finds an adult patient lacks the ability to consent to discharge or placement and the patient has no available friends or family, the hospital or facility is required to contact both the Office of State Guardian and the county public guardian. The bill introduces private professional guardians, mandating that individuals who serve 15 or more clients hold certification as a National Master Guardian. It also sets forth qualifications related to assignment, background screening, and conditions for dismissal due to noncompliance. The intent is to strengthen scrutiny and responsibility in guardianship cases involving adults with disabilities.
HB3811's legislative progress included the action: 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs.'
Sanalitro, a Republican, began serving in the Illinois House representing the 48th District in 2023, succeeding Terra Costa Howard.
Illinois legislation proceeds through a comprehensive legislative process beginning with bill introduction in the House or Senate, moving through committee, floor consideration, passage by both chambers, then submission to the governor for signing or veto. Every session, thousands of bills are proposed but only a small portion complete this process and become law under the state’s biennial legislative calendar.