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 Bill Status of HB3886  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Emily McAsey - Patricia R. Bellock and Michael J. Zalewski

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
755 ILCS 45/Art. II rep.
755 ILCS 45/Art. III rep.


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. Provides that the Act applies to all powers of attorney except: (1) a power to the extent it is coupled with an interest in the subject of the power, including a power given to or for the benefit of a creditor in connection with a credit transaction; (2) a power to make health-care decisions; (3) a proxy or other delegation to exercise voting rights or management rights with respect to an entity; and (4) a power created on a form prescribed by a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality for a governmental purpose. Contains general provisions concerning powers of attorney, including when a power of attorney takes effect and the extent of an agent's duties. Contains provisions concerning an agent's authority, including with respect to real property, tangible personal property, operation of a business, insurance, estates and trusts, claims and litigation, and other matters. Also contains a statutory form power of attorney. Repeals provisions of the Illinois Power of Attorney Act concerning durable powers of attorney and a statutory short form power of attorney for property. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/26/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Emily McAsey
  2/26/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/3/2009HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
  3/11/2009HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 017-000-000
  3/11/2009HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/11/2009HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  3/12/2009HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  4/1/2009HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/1/2009HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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