CRIM CD-TRAVELING ANIMAL ACTS House SponsorsRep. Kelly M. Cassidy-Joyce Mason-Michael Crawford-Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz-Sharon Chung, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Michelle Mussman, Kimberly Du Buclet, Margaret Croke, Dagmara Avelar, Barbara Hernandez, Laura Faver Dias, Lindsey LaPointe, Carol Ammons, Justin Cochran, Mary Gill and Anna Moeller 3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 720 ILCS 5/48-11 Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the statute prohibiting elephants from performing in traveling animal acts applies to "covered animals" rather than just elephants. Defines "covered animal" as any of the following animals, and hybrids of those animals: (1) elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human primate; or (4) ursidae. Provides that the provisions of the amendatory Act are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provisions may not be construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a unit of local government from adopting and enforcing its own animal welfare ordinances and regulations. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026. 12/19/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading 1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock 1/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman 1/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 1/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet 1/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke 1/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000 3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 3/19/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias 4/2/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 4/7/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-002-000 4/8/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 4/8/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran 4/8/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill 4/8/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller 4/8/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 4/8/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford 4/8/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 4/8/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung 4/8/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason