Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 708 — CRIM PRO-ARREST-ANIMAL CRUELTY

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Requires a peace officer to arrest without a warrant or issue a notice to appear to any person who violates the cruel treatment, aggravated cruelty, animal torture, or animal fighting offenses under the Humane Care for Animals Act, or the sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal or dogfighting offenses under the Criminal Code of 2012. If the person arrested is not the owner of the animal, the peace officer must use reasonable diligence to notify the owner and provide care for the animal until turned over to the owner or owner's agent. Provides for the recovery of cost of care and limited liability for actions taken under the arrest and care provisions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 28, 2017

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 28, 2017

  6. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 28, 2017

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Re-assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  8. Re-assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Executive Committee

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive Committee

  14. Re-assigned to Executive Committee

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  17. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  18. To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee

  19. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 708 do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Requires a peace officer to arrest without a warrant or issue a notice to appear to any person who violates the cruel treatment, aggravated cruelty, animal torture, or animal fighting offenses under the Humane Care for Animals Act, or the sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal or dogfighting offenses under the Criminal Code of 2012. If the person arrested is not the owner of the animal, the peace officer must use reasonable diligence to notify the owner and provide care for the animal until turned over to the owner or owner's agent. Provides for the recovery of cost of care and limited liability for actions taken under the arrest and care provisions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 708?
HB 708 is sponsored by Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 708?
This bill died with 100th 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 708?
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