Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Replaces the statutory short form power of attorney for health care and the notice to the individual signing the power of attorney for health care. Defines "health care agent" and deletes the definitions of "incurable or irreversible condition", "permanent unconsciousness", and "terminal condition". Changes the term "health care provider" to "health care provider" or "health care professional". Provides that no witness to the signing of a health care agency may be under 18 years of age. Provides that nonstatutory health care powers must meet certain criteria. Effective January 1, 2015.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-08-26 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1113 [SB3228 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Senate	Concurrence in Senate	2014-05-30	57	0	2	0	59	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Concurrence in Senate	2014-05-30	57	0	2	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2014-05-23	113	0	0	1	114	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2014-04-07	47	0	12	0	59	Passed	Link	View

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