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IL HB4675

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Martha Deuter

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to require courts to schedule a hearing upon receipt of a petition for forfeiture prior to trial seeking permanent forfeiture of seized companion animals
  • Forfeiture hearings must be conducted within 14 days after filing the petition, or as soon as practicable, but no later than 45 days after filing
  • Applies to companion animals seized during arrests for animal cruelty, neglect, fighting, and related offenses under Illinois law
  • State's Attorney must file the forfeiture petition within 14 days of seizure and prove by preponderance of evidence that the arrested person violated animal protection statutes

Legislative Description

CARE FOR ANIMALS-PETITION

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/6/2026
Judiciary - Criminal2/17/2026
Rules2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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