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SB2990 - 104th General Assembly
ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Linda Holmes - Cristina Castro, Rachel Ventura, David Koehler and Suzy Glowiak HiltonStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302
225 ILCS 605/3.10 new
225 ILCS 605/10from Ch. 8, par. 310
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Agriculture |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000 |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026 |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton |
| 4/17/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026 |