Loading
Loading
Your feedback directly shapes Sporos.
Sign in to track your feedback history
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.
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last Action
Mar 13, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 7 co
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Referred to Rules Committee
First Reading
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Get a plain-English explanation of what this bill does, who it affects, and why it matters.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Kelly M. Cassidy