IL HB4777

Requires fur facilities in Illinois to obtain a license from the Department of Natural Resources to continue operating, with existing facilities required to be licensed by January 1, 2028.

Prohibits new fur facilities by barring licenses for any facility not owned or operated in the state before the bill's effective date.

Establishes a $1,000 annual license fee and requires detailed application information including animal counts, facility descriptions, health and safety procedures, and transportation records.

Mandates annual inspections by the Department before granting or renewing licenses, with facilities required to meet standards for preventing animal escapes and ensuring adequate security.

Creates the Fur Facility Fund to finance administration and enforcement, establishes criminal penalties for violations, and authorizes the Department to revoke licenses and confiscate animals for non-compliance.