Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 1631 — ANIMAL PROSECUTION-ADVOCATE

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall compile a list comprised of pro bono attorneys and law students from each county who may serve as special advocates for these cases.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish

  3. To Criminal Administration and Enforcement Subcommittee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  5. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Allen Skillicorn

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1631 do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall compile a list comprised of pro bono attorneys and law students from each county who may serve as special advocates for these cases.
Who sponsors HB 1631?
HB 1631 is sponsored by Allen Skillicorn, Yehiel M. Kalish, and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1631?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1631?
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