Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

SB2990      — ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  4. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026

  9. Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  12. Assigned to Agriculture

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Agriculture

Passed 7 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1400
Democrat 6200
Total 7600
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Nay
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2990      do?
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act.
Who sponsors SB2990     ?
SB2990      is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), and Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2990     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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