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IL SB2747

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Holmes

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands Illinois' existing ban on elephants in traveling animal acts to include all elephants (elephantidae), wild cats (felidae, excluding domestic cats), non-human primates, and bears (ursidae), plus their hybrids
  • Criminalizes knowingly allowing covered animals to participate in traveling performances such as circuses, fairs, carnivals, parades, petting zoos, and similar entertainment events
  • Exempts performances at non-mobile, permanent facilities where the animals are not transported specifically for the performance
  • Violation constitutes a Class A misdemeanor
  • Effective July 1, 2026, and preserves the ability of local governments to adopt stricter animal welfare regulations

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-TRAVELING ANIMAL ACT

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2026
Criminal Law2/3/2026
Assignments1/13/2026

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