Illinois Overview – 2024 Session
ILLINOIS
Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on May 29, 2024)
41 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 15 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 1049 | Insurance Policies – Breed-Specific Dog Prohibition: Amends Chapter 215 (Insurance), Part 5 (Illinois Insurance Code), Article IX (Provisions Applicable to All Companies) of Illinois Compiled Statutes by adding a new Section 5/143.10e (Home property insurance; dog breeds) to prohibit insurers from issuing or cancelling policies based solely upon harboring or owning of any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE 12/6/23) |
| HB 1169 | Courtroom Animal Advocates: Amends Chapter 725 (Criminal Procedure), Part 5 (Code of Criminal Procedure) of IL Compiled Statutes by adding a new Article 113A (Special Advocates) to provide that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1256 | Pet Grooming Vending Machines: Amends Chapter 65 (Municipalities), Section 5 (Illinois Municipal Code), Article 1 (General Provisions), Division 2 (Ordinances) of IL Compiled Statutes to allow for local regulation of pet grooming vending machines. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1290 | Pet Food Labeling/Misbranding: Amends Chapter 505 (Agriculture), Article 30 (Illinois Commercial Feed Act of 1961), Section 8 (Misbranding) to provide that pet food and specialty pet food are misbranded if the label fails to disclose whether the pet food contains a major food allergen. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 1373/SB 129 | “Dog Dealer” Definition Amendment: Amends Chapter 225 (Professions, Occupations & Business Regulations), Part 605 (Animal Welfare Act), Section 2 (Definitions) of IL Compiled Statutes to provide that the definition of “dog dealer” does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 2253 | Pet Shops – Rabbit Sale Prohibition: Amends Chapter 225 (Professions, Occupations & Business Regulations), Part 605 (Animal Welfare Act), Section 3.8 (Prohibition of dogs and cats sold by pet shops; recordkeeping) of IL Compiled Statutes to provide that a pet shop operator shall not offer for sale a rabbit regardless of where it was obtained. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 2793 | Pet Shop – Dog and Cat Sourcing Restrictions: Amends Chapter 225 (Professions, Occupations & Business Regulations), Section 605 (Animal Welfare Act) of IL Compiled Statutes to: 1) Further regulate the sourcing of dogs and cats by pet shops, dog dealers, animal shelters, animal control facilities, and rescue groups; and 2) Define and provide for sourcing requirements from “professional breeders”. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 3087/SB 2093 | Animal Sale, Movement, Exhibition Restrictions: Amends Chapter 510 (Animals), Article 50 (Illinois Diseased Animals Act) of IL Compiled Statutes to allow for the temporary prohibition on the sale, movement, or exhibition of certain types of animals in order to prevent or reduce the spread of any contamination or disease. | ENACTED (EFFECTIVE 1/1/24) |
| HB 3200 | Dog Breeder Requirements – Genetic Testing: Amends Chapter 225 (Professions, Occupations & Business Operations), Part 605 (Animal Welfare Act), of IL Compiled Statutes by adding a new Section 3.16 (Dog breeders; genetic testing) to provide that dog breeders must genetically test or have their dogs genetically tested for diseases that cause early death or physical impairments. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 4448/SB 2211 | Single-Use Plastic Bag Prohibition: Amends Chapter 415 (Environmental Safety), Part 15 (Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act) of IL Compiled Statutes by adding a new Section 14 (Plastic Bag Reduction) to provide that no store or food service business shall provide or sell a single-use plastic carryout bag to a customer. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 1230 | “Dog Dealer”/”At Retail to Public” Definition Amendments: Amends Chapter 225 (Professions, Occupations & Business Regulations), Part 605 (Animal Welfare Act), Section 2 (Definitions) of IL Compiled Statutes to: 1) Amend the definitions of “dog dealer” and “animal shelter”; and 2) Add a definition for “at retail to the public”. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| REG 2023-002 | “Injurious Species” Definition Amendment Rulemaking: Proposed IL Department of Natural Resources rulemaking amends Title 17 (Conservation), Part 805 (Injurious Species) of IL Administrative Code to: (1) Amend the definition of “injurious species” by: (a) Adding federally listed injurious wildlife species in coordination with Title 50 (Wildlife & Fisheries), Part 16 (Injurious Wildlife) of U.S. Code; and (b) Removing all references to amphibians and reptiles from definition; and (2) Provides for misdemeanor offenses for violations of the Fish & Aquatic Life Code. | ADOPTED (EFFECTIVE 12/7/23) |
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