ANIMAL-DO NOT ADOPT REGISTRY
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SB 3138 — ANIMAL-DO NOT ADOPT REGISTRY
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 98th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Humane Care for Animals Act. Upon entering a conviction for a violation of specified provisions of the Act, or of specified provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012, by a defendant 18 years of age or older, the presiding judge shall notify the defendant that the conviction will be reported to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. Provides that, for convictions that occurred on and after January 1, 2015, the clerk of the court shall send notice of the conviction and the defendant's name, date of birth, physical description (gender, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, height, weight), and offense for which the defendant has been convicted, to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. Provides that, for convictions that occurred before January 1, 2015, the clerk may send notice to the national Do Not Adopt Registry of convictions by a defendant 18 years of age or older. Provides that any animal shelter, pet store, animal breeder, or individual shall conduct a search of the national Do Not Adopt Registry prior to selling, transferring, delivering, or placing for adoption a companion animal to another person.
Bill Text
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This bill establishes a National Do Not Adopt Registry for individuals convicted of animal abuse or related crimes, ensuring that certain convictions are reported and considered in the adoption process of companion animals.
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510 ILCS 70/2.11
Sec. 2.11. National Do Not Adopt Registry. "National Do Not Adopt Registry" means the national registry of animal abuse convictions maintained by the Animal Legal Defense Fund that (1) contains the convicted person's name, date of birth, physical description, the offense for which the person has been convicted, and whether the person is prohibited from possessing animals and (2) is free of charge, publicly accessible, and searchable by full name and birthdate.
This section defines the National Do Not Adopt Registry and its requirements.
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510 ILCS 70/19
Sec. 19. National Do Not Adopt Registry. (a) Upon entering a conviction for a violation of Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, or 6 of this Act, or Sections 12-35 or 48-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012 by a defendant 18 years of age or older, the presiding judge shall notify the defendant that the conviction will be reported to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. For convictions that occurred on and after January 1, 2015, the clerk of the court shall send notice of the conviction and the defendant's name, date of birth, physical description (gender, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, height, weight), and offense for which the defendant has been convicted, to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. For convictions that occurred before January 1, 2015, the clerk may send notice to the national Do Not Adopt Registry of convictions for violations of Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 4.01, or 6 of this Act, or Sections 12-35 or 48-1 of the Criminal Code of 2012 by a defendant 18 years of age or older. (b) Any animal shelter, pet store, animal breeder, or person shall conduct a search of the national Do Not Adopt Registry prior to selling, transferring, delivering, or placing for adoption a companion animal to another person.
This section mandates the notification of certain convictions to the National Do Not Adopt Registry and requires those involved in the sale or adoption of pets to check this registry.
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510 ILCS 70/17
Sec. 17. Penalties. (a) Any person convicted of any act of abuse or neglect or of violating any other provision of this Act, except Section 19 of this Act, for which a penalty is not otherwise provided, or any rule, regulation, or order of the Department pursuant thereto, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony with every day that a violation continues constituting a separate offense. (b) The Department may enjoin a person from a continuing violation of this Act.
This section specifies the penalties for violations of the Humane Care for Animals Act.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Postponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs
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Postponed - State Government and Veterans Affairs
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government and Veterans Affairs
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
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Re-referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs
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Referred to Assignments
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Postponed - Labor and Commerce
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Assigned to Labor and Commerce
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
Sponsors
- Sue Rezin · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (1)
- Sue Rezin Republican
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 3138 do?
- Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Upon entering a conviction for a violation of specified provisions of the Act, or of specified provisions of the Criminal Code of 2012, by a defendant 18 years of age or older, the presiding judge shall notify the defendant that the conviction will be reported to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. Provides that, for convictions that occurred on and after January 1, 2015, the clerk of the court shall send notice of the conviction and the defendant's name, date of birth, physical description (gender, ethnicity, eye color, hair color, height, weight), and offense for which the defendant has been convicted, to the national Do Not Adopt Registry. Provides that, for convictions that occurred before January 1, 2015, the clerk may send notice to the national Do Not Adopt Registry of convictions by a defendant 18 years of age or older. Provides that any animal shelter, pet store, animal breeder, or individual shall conduct a search of the national Do Not Adopt Registry prior to selling, transferring, delivering, or placing for adoption a companion animal to another person.
- Who sponsors SB 3138?
- SB 3138 is sponsored by Sue Rezin (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 3138?
- This bill died with 98th 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 SB 3138?
- Track SB 3138 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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