A Legacy of Legislative Advocacy

Since its inception in 1979, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission has built a strong legacy of advocating for the rights of people with disabilities through meaningful legislative and policy reform in Illinois and beyond.

GAC’s legislative initiatives have codified new innovative approaches, frameworks, and tools to safeguard and advance the dignity, safety, and self-determination of Illinoisans who have historically lacked adequate protection in legal, medical, and institutional settings.

This is a snapshot of GAC’s legislative wins over the past several years. Click the links below for a comprehensive list of GAC’s enacted legislative initiatives, Illinois statutes, and Administrative Code relevant to the agency’s work.