Illinois Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2020002 – CHICAGO, IL CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2827 amends Title 4 (Businesses, Occupations & Consumer Protection), Article 1 (General License Requirements), Chapter 4-384 (Animal Care), Section 15 (Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits) of the Chicago, IL Municipal Code to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  CHICAGO, IL CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  PASSED HEALTH & HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ON 4/12/21 – ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 4/21/21

• Bill – 2020010 – AURORA, IL CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

  Summary:

  Resolution No. 20-0781 authorizes and directs the Rules, Administration, and Procedures Committee of the Aurora, IL City Council to investigate and make recommendations as to the need for the regulation of the sale of pets at retail locations within the City.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  AURORA, IL CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

  Bill Action:

  ACTION POSTPONED INDEFINITELY – GOVERNOR SIGNED HB 1711 (STATEWIDE SHELTER-RESCUE MODEL SALES) ON 8/27/21 (EFFECTIVE 2/27/22)

• Bill – 2021001 – OAK FOREST, IL CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2021-01-0822O amends Title XI (Business Regulations) of Oak Forest, IL City Code by adding a new Chapter 120 (Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs or cats by city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  OAK FOREST, IL CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON 1/26/21 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

• Bill – 2021002 – NORTH AURORA, IL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Summary:

  Ordinance 21-05-03-02 amends Title 6 (Animals) of the North Aurora, IL Code of Ordinances by adding a new 6.20 (Sourcing of Animals Sold by Pet Shop Operators) to restrict the sale of dogs and cats by retail pet shops in the village.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  NORTH AURORA, IL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON 5/3/21