HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES House SponsorsRep. Wayne A. Rosenthal 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 510 ILCS 70/3.04 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. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee