Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 3337 — ANIMALS-ADEQUATE SHELTER

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Provides that each owner shall provide for each of his or her animals adequate shelter and adequate space. Defines "adequate shelter" and "adequate space".

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The bill adds definitions for 'adequate shelter' and 'adequate space' to the Humane Care for Animals Act, outlining specific requirements for animal care.

  • 510 ILCS 70/2.01i

    Sec. 2.01i. Adequate shelter. 'Adequate shelter' means a shelter that (1) is suitable for the species, age, condition, size, and type of each animal, (2) provides adequate space for each animal, (3) is safe and protects each animal from injury, rain, sleet, snow, hail, direct sunlight, the adverse effects of heat or cold, physical suffering, and impairment of health, (4) is properly lighted, (5) is properly cleaned, (6) enables each animal to be clean and dry, except when detrimental to the species, and (7) for dogs and cats, provides a solid surface, resting platform, pad, floormat, or similar device that is large enough for the animal to lie on in a normal manner and can be maintained in a sanitary manner. 'Adequate shelter' does not include a shelter whose wire, grid, or slat floors (1) allow an animal's feet to pass through the openings, (2) sag under an animal's weight, or (3) otherwise do not protect an animal's feet or toes from injury.

    This defines what constitutes 'adequate shelter' for animals, setting specific standards for their living conditions.

  • 510 ILCS 70/2.01j

    Sec. 2.01j. Adequate space. 'Adequate space' means sufficient space to allow each animal to (1) easily stand, sit, lie, turn about, and make all other normal body movements in a comfortable and normal position for the animal and (2) interact safely with other animals in the enclosure.

    This establishes a definition for 'adequate space' needed for animals, ensuring they can move freely and interact safely.

  • 510 ILCS 70/3

    adequate shelter, adequate space, and protection from the weather; → adequate shelter and adequate space, and protection from the weather;

    This change clarifies the owner's duties by explicitly separating 'adequate shelter' and 'adequate space' as distinct requirements in the provision of care for animals.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  4. Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation

  5. Referred to Assignments

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3337 do?
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that each owner shall provide for each of his or her animals adequate shelter and adequate space. Defines "adequate shelter" and "adequate space".
Who sponsors SB 3337?
SB 3337 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3337?
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.
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