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Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the statute prohibiting elephants from performing in traveling animal acts applies to "covered animals" rather than just elephants. Defines "covered animal" as any of the following animals, and hybrids of those animals: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; or (4) ursidae. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act…
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Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the statute prohibiting elephants from performing in traveling animal acts applies to "covered animals" rather than just elephants. Defines "covered animal" as any of the following animals, and hybrids of those animals: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; or (4) ursidae. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provisions may not be construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a unit of local government from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare ordinances and regulations. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-002-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-033-000
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
CommitteeAssigned to Criminal Law · Senate Criminal Law
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
CommitteeDo Pass Criminal Law; 009-001-000 · Senate Criminal Law
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-004-000
HousePassed Both Houses
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date July 1, 2026
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0485
Roll calls
5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
