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IL HB4778
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rita Mayfield
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AI Summary
- Excludes retail dog sellers and brick-and-mortar pet stores from the definition of "dog dealer" under the Animal Welfare Act, meaning they would not be subject to dog dealer licensing requirements
- Prohibits retail dog sellers from being classified as "animal shelters," closing a potential regulatory loophole
- Establishes specific primary enclosure requirements for dog breeders, including minimum floor space calculations based on dog length, solid or slatted flooring with slat widths of at least 3.5 inches, and temperature maintenance between 45-85 degrees Fahrenheit
- Requires dog breeders to provide adult dogs with constant access to an exercise area at least twice the size of the primary enclosure to ensure proper physical development and socialization
- Adds operating without a proper license as grounds for the Illinois Department of Agriculture to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license under the Act
Legislative Description
ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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