Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB5598      — LINE OF DUTY-ANIMAL CONTROL

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Includes animal control officers and animal wardens within the scope of the Act. Defines terms.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5598      do?
Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Includes animal control officers and animal wardens within the scope of the Act. Defines terms.
Who sponsors HB5598     ?
HB5598      is sponsored by Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5598     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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