2021 Proposed Legislation
Legislation Status as of 4/25/2021
HB17 PREVETERINARY EMERGENCY CARE (MASON J)
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Provides that emergency medical (EMS) personnel may provide preveterinary emergency care to a dog or cat to the extent the EMS personnel has received commensurate training and is authorized by his or her employer to provide care. Provides that requirements governing the circumstances under which EMS personnel may provide preveterinary emergency care to dogs and cats may be specified in the employer's policies governing the provision of care. Contains language stating that nothing in the Act imposes upon EMS personnel any obligation to provide care to a dog or cat or to provide care to a dog or cat before a person. Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that nothing in that Act shall apply to EMS personnel who provide preveterinary emergency care to a dog or cat under the amended provisions of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides that "preveterinary emergency care" means the immediate medical stabilization of a dog or cat by EMS personnel, in an emergency to which the EMS personnel is responding, through means including oxygen, bandaging, or basic first aid (rather than oxygen, fluids, medications, or bandaging), with the intent of enabling the dog or cat to be treated by a veterinarian.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 27, 2021
4/23/2021 - Arrive in Senate
4/22/2021 - Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 107-000-004
HB168 ANIMALS-FORFEITURE (DIDECH D)
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that in addition to any other penalty, the court may order that a person and persons dwelling in the same household may not own, harbor, or have custody or control of any other animal if the person has been convicted of 2 or more of the following offenses: (1) a violation of aggravated cruelty; (2) a violation of animals for entertainment; or (3) a violation of dog fighting.
RECENT STATUS
4/20/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/20/2021 - FIRST READING
4/20/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
HB395 ANIMAL PARTS AND PRODUCTS BAN (MOYLAN M)
Amends the Ivory Ban Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Animal Parts and Products Ban Act. Makes the Act applicable to animal parts or products. Defines "animal part or product" to mean, in addition to ivory and rhinoceros horn, any item that contains, or is wholly or partially made from, the following animal family, genus, or species: cheetah, elephant, giraffe, great ape, hippopotamus, jaguar, leopard, lion, monk seal, narwhal, pangolin, ray or shark, rhinoceros, sea turtle, tiger, walrus, or whale, insofar as the species, subspecies, or distinct population segment is listed on specified endangered species lists. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to permit the transfer of covered animal parts or products to or from a museum, unless the activity is prohibited by federal law. Makes changes concerning exemptions for certain antiques.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Makes it unlawful to import with the intent to sell (rather than import) any animal part or product, except as provided by the Act. Makes a change to the definition of "animal part or product".
RECENT STATUS
4/19/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/19/2021 - FIRST READING
4/19/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
HB572 SALES FINANCE AGENCY ACT-PETS (CARROLL J)
Amends the Sales Finance Agency Act to provide that a sales finance agency shall not finance, enter into a retail installment contract, or make a loan for the purchase of a canine or feline. Provides that if a sales finance agency violates the provisions, the financing, retail installment contract, or loan shall be null and void and the sales finance agency shall have no right to collect, receive, or retain any principal, interest, or charges related to the loan, retail installment contract, or financing.
RECENT STATUS
4/19/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/19/2021 - FIRST READING
4/19/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
HB1711 ANIMAL WELFARE-PET SHOPS (CHESNEY A)
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that a pet shop operator may offer for sale a dog or cat only if the dog or cat is obtained from an animal control facility or animal shelter. Provides that an animal control facility or animal shelter that supplies dogs or cats to pet shop operators to be offered for sale shall not be a dog breeder or a cat breeder or obtain dogs or cats from a dog breeder, a cat breeder, a person who resells dogs or cats from a breeder, or a person who sells dogs or cats at auction in exchange for payment or compensation. Defines the term "offer for sale" and modifies the definitions of "pet shop operator" and "animal shelter". Effective 180 days after becoming law.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides that "offer for sale" means to sell, exchange for consideration, offer for adoption, advertise for the sale of, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise dispose of animals (rather than to display, sell, exchange for consideration, offer for adoption, advertise for the sale of, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise dispose of animals). Provides that provisions concerning the prohibition of dogs and cats sold by pet shops shall not prohibit a pet shop operator from providing space to an animal control facility or animal shelter to showcase dogs or cats owned by these entities for the purpose of adoption.
RECENT STATUS
4/19/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/19/2021 - FIRST READING
4/19/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
HB1795 TRUST CODE-VARIOUS (WILLIAMS A)
Amends the Illinois Trust Code. Moves the definitions of "appointive property" and "permissible appointee" from the Trust Decanting Article and the Uniform Powers of Appointment Law to the definitions Section for the entire Code. Makes changes in provisions concerning: definitions; default and mandatory rules; governing law; nonjudicial settlement agreements; representation; representation by holders of certain powers; trust creation; trusts created in other jurisdictions; trusts for domestic animals; modifications to achieve settlor's objectives; creditor claims; revocation by divorce or annulment; directed trusts; the trustee's duty to inform and account; distribution upon termination; life insurance; conversion by agreement; trust decanting; powers of appointment; and applicability. In the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, changes a cross-reference to the Illinois Trust Code.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 - In the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code and the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, makes additional changes to cross-references to the Illinois Trust Code. In the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, changes a reference to a "special needs trust" to a reference to a "trust for a beneficiary with a disability".
RECENT STATUS
4/19/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/19/2021 - FIRST READING
4/19/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John Connor
HB2574 ANIMALS-CONFINEMENT IN VEHICLE (MURPHY M)
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Adds firefighter and paramedic to the list of persons who are authorized, after making a reasonable effort to locate the owner or person responsible for a companion animal, to enter a motor vehicle by any reasonable means if he or she has probable cause to believe that the animal's health or safety is at risk.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - House Bills on Second Reading
4/22/2021 - House Bills on Second Reading
4/22/2021 - House Police & Fire, (First Hearing)
HB2922 LINE OF DUTY ANIMAL CONTROL (BOURNE A)
Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Includes animal control officers and animal wardens within the scope of the Act. Defines terms.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/23/2021 - FIRST READING
4/23/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
HB3019 VEH CD-DUI-SERVICE ANIMAL HARM (SOSNOWSKI J)
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person is guilty of aggravated driving under the influence (a Class 4 felony) if the person, in committing a violation of provisions prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the severe injury or death of a police animal, service animal, accelerant detection dog, or search and rescue dog.
RECENT STATUS
4/22/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/22/2021 - FIRST READING
4/22/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
HB3020 VEH CD-SERVICE ANIMAL HARM (SOSNOWSKI J)
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a person violates provisions requiring the exercise of due care when approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle displaying a warning signal and the violation results in a severe injury or death of a police animal, service animal, accelerant detection dog, or search and rescue dog, the person is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - House Bills on Third Reading
4/22/2021 - House Bills on Third Reading
4/21/2021 - House Bills on Third Reading
HB3260 LEADING ANIMAL FROM VEHICLE (GUERRERO-CUELLAR A)
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person shall lead or tether a companion animal from a moving motor vehicle or any device attached thereto.
House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides an exception for all-terrain vehicles and golf carts to a provision that companion animals shall not be tethered or lead from a moving vehicle or any device attached thereto.
RECENT STATUS
4/20/2021 - Referred to Senate Assignments
4/20/2021 - FIRST READING
4/20/2021 - Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Antonio Mu?oz
HB3378 ANIMAL SOURCING DATABASE (MAZZOCHI D)
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish an animal sourcing database for the purpose of compiling information regarding the origin of animals that have been forfeited to animal shelters in this State. Provides that the database shall keep record of specified information concerning each animal. Requires the Department to establish a certification board to oversee and maintain the processes of the database. Provides for the adoption of rules.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - House Bills on Second Reading
4/22/2021 - House Bills on Second Reading
4/21/2021 - House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Consumer Protection Committee; 006-000-000
HB3416 MASS ANIMAL MORTALITY EVENT (HARPER S)
Amends the Illinois Dead Animal Disposal Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Animal Mortality Act (and amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make a corresponding change). Provides that the Director of Agriculture may declare a mass animal mortality event. Provides that the Director shall notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency of the declaration no later than 24 hours following the declaration. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall create and file with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency a mass animal mortality event plan. Provides that following the Director's declaration of a mass animal mortality event, the Department shall implement the most recent mass animal mortality event plan on file with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Adds definitions for "mass animal mortality event", "director", "dead animal", and "operator".
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
4/23/2021 - Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/23/2021 - THIRD READING Passed Third Reading in the House by 110-000-000.
HB3971 REGULATION-TECH (KIFOWIT S)
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
RECENT STATUS
4/20/2021 - House Agriculture & Conservation, (First Hearing)
4/13/2021 - House Agriculture & Conservation, (First Hearing)
4/6/2021 - Committee Deadline Extended -Rule 9(b) April 23, 2021
SB153 CRIM PRO-SPECIAL ADVOCATES (HOLMES L)
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides 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 licensed attorney-at-law of the State or a law student as 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. Provides that the advocate may: (1) monitor the case; (2) consult any person with information that could aid the court and review records relating to the condition of the cat or dog and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians, and police officers; (3) attend hearings; and (4) present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, provided that information shall be based solely on the duties undertaken under this provision. Defines "law student".
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Provides that a law student appointed as a special advocate shall be authorized to provide services under Supreme Court Rule 711. Deletes language relating to the definition of "law student".
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Referred to House Rules
4/23/2021 - FIRST READING
4/22/2021 - Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
COMMENTS
ACLU and Farm Bureau have opposed in other states.
SB154 AFFORDABLE HOUSING-PETS (HOLMES L)
Amends the Housing Authorities Act. In provisions concerning the duties of a Housing Authority concerning rentals and tenant selection, provides that a Housing Authority shall not restrict any tenant from owning or maintaining one or more common household pets regardless of breed, size, or weight, within the tenant's dwelling unit. Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act. Provides that a tenant of multifamily rental housing acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated with any money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund that was designated for affordable housing for low and very low-income families shall be allowed to keep no more than 4 cats or 3 dogs regardless of breed, size, or weight within the tenant's residence in accordance with any applicable laws. Exempts service animals or service animals in training from the provisions of the amendatory Act. Exempts any dog that has been deemed a dangerous or vicious dog from the provisions of the amendatory Act. Sets forth enforcement policies for affordable housing projects that allow residents to keep pets. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill but with the following changes. Removes the amendatory changes made to the Housing Authorities Act. Further amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act by adding the definition for "common household pet" to a Section that defines certain terms under the Act (rather than defining "common household pet" under the Section concerning pets in affordable housing projects). Provides that tenants of affordable housing for low and very low-income families shall be allowed to keep at least 2 common household pets (rather than shall be allowed to keep no more than 4 cats or 3 dogs).
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Referred to House Rules
4/23/2021 - FIRST READING
4/22/2021 - Chief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
SB1656 MASS ANIMAL MORTALITY EVENT (JOYCE P)
Amends the Illinois Dead Animal Disposal Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Animal Mortality Act (and amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to make a corresponding change). Provides that the Director of Agriculture may declare a mass animal mortality event. Provides that the Director shall notify the Illinois Emergency Management Agency of the declaration no later than 24 hours following the declaration. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall create and file with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency a mass animal mortality event plan. Provides that following the Director's declaration of a mass animal mortality event, the Department shall implement the most recent mass animal mortality event plan on file with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Adds definitions for "mass animal mortality event", "director", "dead animal", and "operator".
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that a pollution control facility does not include the portion of a site or facility used during a mass animal mortality event, where such waste is collected, stored, processed, disposed, or incinerated under a mass animal mortality event plan issued by the Department of Agriculture. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency shall not require a permit for any person conducting a waste transfer, storage, treatment, or disposal operation, including, but not limited to, a waste transfer or waste composting operation, under a mass animal mortality event plan created by the Department. Provides that if a mass animal mortality event is declared by the Department, the owner or operator responsible for the disposal of dead animals is exempted from obtaining a permit for the construction, installation, or operation of specified facilities or equipment; a permit for open burning; and the registering the disposal of dead animals as an eligible small source with the Agency. Provides that as applicable, the owner or operator responsible for the disposal of dead animals is required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; a prevention of significant deterioration permit; a nonattainment area new source review permit; a federally enforceable state operating permit; and a Clean Air Act Permit Program permit.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
4/23/2021 - Senate Bills on Third Reading Agreed Senate Bill List.
SB1672 HOMEOWNER'S LIABILITY INS-DOGS (HOLMES L)
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurance company offering homeowner's insurance coverage or renter's insurance coverage that issues a policy or contract insuring against liability for injury to a person or injury to or destruction of property arising out of the ownership, lease, or rental of residential property shall, for any claim involving a dog-related incident, record specified circumstances relating to the incident. Provides that the information shall be collected for a 3-year period beginning on January 1, 2022 and shall be reported annually to the Department of Insurance. Requires the Department to make the information available on the Department's website by July 1, 2023 and update the information each July 1 through July 1, 2025. Provides that an insurer offering specified insurance that does not have any dog breed restrictions or dog breed lists impacting underwriting and rating is exempt from the information reporting requirements if the insurer certifies annually in writing to the Department that they do not have or use any dog breed restrictions or dog breed lists.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 - Provides that an insurer offering insurance that does not have any dog breed restrictions or dog breed lists impacting underwriting or rating (rather than underwriting and rating) is exempt from the reporting requirements if the insurer certifies annually in writing to the Department of Insurance that they do not have or use any dog breed restrictions or dog breed lists.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As April 30, 2021
4/23/2021 - Senate Bills on Third Reading
4/22/2021 - Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2021
SB1673 FERAL CAT SPAY/NEUTER (HOLMES L)
Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 - Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Deletes a provision concerning feral cat jurisdiction and sterilization. Replaces certain references to spaying or neutering animals to "sterilizing" those animals.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
4/23/2021 - Senate Bills on Third Reading Agreed Senate Bill List.
SB1800 GA-UNIT OF LOCAL GOVT PROHIBIT (CULLERTON T)
Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides that until January 1, 2023, the General Assembly shall not enact any law creating any new unit of local government. Repeals the Section on January 1, 2023. Effective immediately.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Referred to House Rules
4/23/2021 - FIRST READING
4/22/2021 - Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
SB2059 ANIMALS-RABIES INOCULATION (CURRAN J)
Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that, if a bite occurs from an exempt animal, the exempt animal shall be treated as an unvaccinated animal and, if a rabies titer has been administered, the animal will be treated as a vaccinated animal. Provides that, if the animal is exempt, the animal shall be re-examined by a licensed veterinarian on no less than an annual basis and be vaccinated against rabies as soon as the animal's health permits or if deemed necessary by a rabies titer.
RECENT STATUS
4/23/2021 - Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As April 30, 2021
4/23/2021 - Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2021