Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.
Status: passed_upper. Latest action: April 17, 2026.
HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES.
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer who arrests the owner of a companion animal for a violation of the owner's duties may lawfully take possession of some or all of the companion animals in the possession of the owner. Allows a State's Attorney 30 days (rather than 14 days) after seizure of a companion animal to file a petition for forfeiture prior to trial, asking for permanent forfeiture of the companion animals seized.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-17 | Status | passed_upper |
| 2026-04-17 | Latest Action | 4/17/2026 - House: |