SB2892 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES
Last Action
3/11/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
510 ILCS 70/3.04  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Deletes a provision that would authorize a law enforcement officer to take possession of companion animals in the possession of a person who is arrested for violations of provisions of the Code establishing the duties of owners. Deletes a corresponding provision regarding the burden of proof on the prosecution pursuant to a petition for forfeiture prior to trial for violation of those provisions of the Code establishing the duties of owners. Provides that, upon receipt of a petition for forfeiture prior to trial seeking the permanent forfeiture of a seized companion animal, the court shall set a hearing on the petition. Further provides that the permanent forfeiture of the companion animals seized shall be conducted within 14 days after the filing of the petition, or as soon thereafter as practicable, but not more than 45 days after the filing of the petition.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/16/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/16/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/16/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/11/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000
3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026