Illinois · Senate Bill 2990 · 104th General Assembly

ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER

SB 2990 Sponsored by Linda Holmes In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 29, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 29, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with…

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Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  6. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  8. CommitteeDo Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000 · Senate Agriculture
  1. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
  2. SenateSecond Reading
  3. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  5. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
  6. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  7. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
  8. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 12, 2026 Senate Agriculture Agriculture - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 7

No · 6

 Passed 7–6

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 6 Democrats.

All 6 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.