Amends the Minors Article of the Probate Act of 1975. Deletes language providing that in any proceeding for the appointment of a standby guardian or a guardian, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the minor in the proceeding. Provides instead that in any proceeding for the appointment of a standby guardian or a guardian, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to testify or submit a written report to the court regarding his or her recommendations in accordance with the best interests of the child.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 755 ILCS 5/11
Engrossed: 755 ILCS 5/11
Enrolled: 615 ILCS 45/14
Public Act: 615 ILCS 45/14