Illinois House Bill 4400

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-14 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Protection of Dogs and Cats from Unnecessary Testing Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Protection of Animals from Unnecessary Testing Act. Adds definitions of "animal" and "traditional animal test method". In provisions regarding a prohibition on the use of dogs or cats in toxicological experiments, limits the enforcement provisions to cover only the provisions regarding the prohibition on the use of dogs or cats in toxicological experiments. Prohibits a testing facility from using a traditional animal test method if an agency has approved an alternative test method or strategy or been granted a waiver. Provides for exceptions from that prohibition. Provides that, on January 20, 2028, and every January 20 thereafter, every testing facility shall report specified animal testing information to the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to make those reports publicly available within 90 days. Provides for enforcement of the prohibition against traditional animal test methods. Makes technical changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

ANIMAL TESTING METHODS

Rep. Anna Moeller [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-01-14	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2026-01-14	House	First Reading
2026-01-13	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
510	87	1	Amended Code	Citation Text
510	87	10	Amended Code	Citation Text
510	87	15	New Code	See Bill Text
510	87	5	Amended Code	Citation Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4400&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=165030&SessionID=114
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText?LegDocId=206378&DocName=10400HB4400&DocNum=4400&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=165030&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session=