Illinois · Senate Bill 1882 · 103rd General Assembly

DOG & CAT TESTING RESTRICTIONS

  1. Introduced Feb 9, 2023
  2. In committee Feb 9, 2023
  3. Passed the Senate Mar 30, 2023
  4. Passed the House May 9, 2023
  5. To the governor Jun 7, 2023
  6. Became law Jun 30, 2023

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Creates the Protection of Dogs and Cats from Unnecessary Testing Act. Prohibits a testing facility from conducting a canine or feline toxicological experiment in the State, except for certain specified purposes. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to testing or experimentation conducted for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, or marketing any product intended for beneficial use in dogs or cats.…

Read the full title (104 words)

Creates the Protection of Dogs and Cats from Unnecessary Testing Act. Prohibits a testing facility from conducting a canine or feline toxicological experiment in the State, except for certain specified purposes. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to testing or experimentation conducted for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, or marketing any product intended for beneficial use in dogs or cats. Provides that the Attorney General or a State's Attorney in the county in which a violation occurred may bring an action in the name of the People of the State to enforce the provisions of the Act. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.

Every action

32 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 24 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
  6. CommitteeDo Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
  7. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2023
  8. SenateSecond Reading
  9. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2023
  10. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
  11. HouseArrived in House
  12. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  13. HouseFirst Reading
  14. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  15. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  16. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  17. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  18. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  19. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  20. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  21. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  22. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  23. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  24. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  1. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
  2. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  3. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-007-000
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date June 30, 2023
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0238

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
Mar 30, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 102–7
May 9, 2023 · journal entry
Yes 102 No 7 Not voting 9
Democrats: 75 yes, 0 no Republicans: 27 yes, 7 no
How each member voted

Yes · 102

No · 7

Not voting · 4

Excused · 5

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 9, 2023 Senate Agriculture Agriculture - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 1

Passed 12–0
Apr 25, 2023 House Agriculture & Conservation Agriculture & Conservation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 9

Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 8 cosponsors: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.

All 8 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.