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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Clerks of the Courts Act. Increases the filing fee and appearance fee in civil actions. Requires $5 of those fees to be deposited into the Guardianship and Advocacy Fund. Provides that no fee may be charged for accounts filed for guardianships established for minors under the Minors Article of the Probate Act of 1975 or for disabled adults of the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that no fee may be charged for a commitment petition or petition for discharge under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Repeals the provisions imposing the guardianship and advocacy operations fee.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Clerks of Courts Act to increase filing and appearance fees in civil actions, with a portion of these fees now directed to the Guardianship and Advocacy Fund, which supports programs for incapacitated individuals and those needing legal representation under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Specifically, $5 from these increased fees will be deposited into this fund. The bill also clarifies that no fees will be charged for guardianship accounts for minors or disabled adults under specific articles of the Probate Act, nor for commitment or discharge petitions related to mental health. Additionally, it repeals a previous provision that imposed a separate guardianship and advocacy operations fee.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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