Illinois § 3.5 Applicability

Illinois Statutes

§ 3.5 — Applicability

Illinois § 3.5

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 755ESTATES

Act 755 ILCS 35/Illinois Living Will Act.

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Bluebook

755 Ill. Comp. Stat. 3.5 (2026).

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Section 4-11 of the Illinois Power of Attorney Act governs the applicability of this Act if a patient has a health care agency. Notwithstanding Section 9.5 or any other provision in this Act, a declaration is not operative as long as an agent is available who is authorized by a health care agency to make decisions concerning life-sustaining or death delaying procedures for the patient, and nothing in this Act may impair or supersede the authority of an agent under a health care agency to make decisions regarding life-sustaining or death delaying treatment.

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Section 4-11 of the Illinois Power of Attorney Act governs the applicability of this Act if a patient has a health care agency. Notwithstanding Section 9.5 or any other provision in this Act, a declaration is not operative as long as an agent is available who is authorized by a health care agency to make decisions concerning life-sustaining or death delaying procedures for the patient, and nothing in this Act may impair or supersede the authority of an agent under a health care agency to make decisions regarding life-sustaining or death delaying treatment.