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SB4180 - 104th General Assembly

ANIMAL CONTROL ACT-ATTACK
Last Action
3/24/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
510 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 8, par. 366
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Control Act. In provisions regarding civil liability for animal attacks or injuries, deletes a provision regarding an attempt to attack a person. Provides that, in addition to civil liability, an owner is guilty of specified criminal offenses if the owner negligently fails to provide adequate care or adequate control of a dog or other animal that attacks or injures a person. Creates a Class A misdemeanor, a Class 4 felony for damages exceeding $750 or for serious bodily injury, and a Class 3 felony if the victim dies. Defines "animal attack", "serious bodily injury", and "victim of the animal attack". Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
3/24/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
3/24/2026 Senate First Reading
3/24/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments