IL SB2891 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly

Status

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Enrolled on May 21 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-06-18 - Sent to the Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall register a microchip in a national database with the adoptive owner's information at the time of adoption. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall retain documentation of the microchip and registration, and shall be searchable by microchip number. Provides that, if at any time after adoption, the adopted animal comes into the possession of an animal control agency, a law enforcement agency, another animal shelter, or a veterinarian, and that agency, shelter, or veterinarian requests information pertaining to the identity and location of the animal's adopter or the history of the animal, the adopting agency shall immediately provide that information to the requesting agency, shelter, or veterinarian. Provides that the information an animal shelter or animal control facility must provide to the adopter prior to the time of adoption shall include any behavior noted during interactions with the dog, including intake, walks, playgroups, socialization sessions, medical examinations, and other assessments; if the dog has killed a companion animal or livestock; and if the dog or cat has bitten any person at the facility or prior to admission. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility is prohibited from offering for adoption or transfer, giving away, rehoming, or placing any dog determined to be vicious or dangerous under the Animal Control Act.

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Title

ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION INFO

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-06-18SenateSent to the Governor
2026-05-21HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
2026-05-21HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
2026-05-21SenatePassed Both Houses
2026-05-21HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
2026-05-20HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
2026-05-19HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2026-05-19HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2026-05-14SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
2026-05-14HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
2026-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
2026-05-13HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
2026-05-13HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2026-05-12HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
2026-05-12HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
2026-05-12HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
2026-05-12HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
2026-05-12HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-036-001
2026-05-12HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Agriculture & Conservation Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
2026-05-12HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
2026-05-12HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
2026-05-12HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2026-05-12HouseFirst Reading
2026-05-08HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2026-05-08HouseArrived in House
2026-05-07SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
2026-05-07SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
2026-05-07SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2026-05-07SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Halpin
2026-05-07SenateRecalled to Second Reading
2026-04-30SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 013-000-000
2026-04-17SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
2026-04-15SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
2026-04-14SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
2026-04-14SenateSecond Reading
2026-04-14SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
2026-04-14SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
2026-03-12SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
2026-03-12SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000
2026-03-12SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
2026-03-05SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
2026-03-04SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2026-03-04SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
2026-03-04SenateAssigned to Agriculture
2026-01-16SenateReferred to Assignments
2026-01-16SenateFirst Reading
2026-01-16SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
2256053.3Amended CodeCitation Text
2256053.5Amended CodeCitation Text

Illinois State Sources

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