Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4893 — HUMANE CARE FOR ANIMALS-COURT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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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 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 the State's Attorney shall, at anytime prior to trial, file a "petition for forfeiture prior to trial" asking for permanent forfeiture of a seized companion animal (now within 14 days after seizure). Eliminates a provision that states that a court may waive the posting of security in cases regarding companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes for good cause shown. Effective January 1, 2005.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Joyce

Sponsors

  • Kevin Joyce · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kevin Joyce

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4893 do?
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the State's Attorney shall, at anytime prior to trial, file a "petition for forfeiture prior to trial" asking for permanent forfeiture of a seized companion animal (now within 14 days after seizure). Eliminates a provision that states that a court may waive the posting of security in cases regarding companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes for good cause shown. Effective January 1, 2005.
Who sponsors HB 4893?
HB 4893 is sponsored by Kevin Joyce.
What is the current status of HB 4893?
This bill died with 93rd 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 4893?
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