SB2891 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION INFO
Last Action
3/12/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Hearings
Agriculture Hearing Mar 12 2026 9:00AM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 605/3.3  
225 ILCS 605/3.5  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility shall not adopt out any dog or adopt out or return to field any cat unless it has been sterilized and microchipped and the adopted dog's or cat's microchip has been registered in a national database with the adoptive owner's information within 7 days after the date of adoption of the dog or cat. Provides that, if an adopted dog or cat comes into the possession of an animal control facility, a law enforcement agency, another animal shelter, or a veterinarian at any time after the adoption of the animal and the facility, agency, shelter, or veterinarian requests information pertaining to the identity and whereabouts of the animal's adopter or the history of the animal, the agency from which the animal was adopted shall provide the information to the requesting facility, agency, shelter, or veterinarian immediately. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility must provide to the adopter prior to the time of adoption the following information, to the best of its knowledge, on any dog or cat being offered for adoption: if the dog or cat has bitten or scratched any person; and, for a dog, (i) any behavior noted during interactions with the dog, including during intake, walks, play groups, socialization sessions, medical examinations, and other assessments; (ii) if the dog has killed a companion animal or livestock; and (iii) if the dog has been deemed vicious or dangerous pursuant to the Animal Control Act. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility shall not offer for adoption, give away, re-home, or place in a location any dog that has been deemed vicious or dangerous under the Animal Control Act. Removes the requirement that an animal shelter or animal control facility post in a conspicuous place in writing on or near the cage of any dog or cat available for adoption the information required by the provisions concerning adoption.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall register a microchip in a national database with the adoptive owner's information at the time of adoption. Provides that the animal shelter or animal control facility shall retain documentation of the microchip and registration, and shall be searchable by microchip number. Provides that, if at any time after adoption, the adopted animal comes into the possession of an animal control agency, a law enforcement agency, another animal shelter, or a veterinarian, and that agency, shelter, or veterinarian requests information pertaining to the identity and location of the animal's adopter or the history of the animal, the adopting agency shall immediately provide that information to the requesting agency, shelter, or veterinarian. Provides that the information an animal shelter or animal control facility must provide to the adopter prior to the time of adoption shall include any behavior noted during interactions with the dog, including intake, walks, playgroups, socialization sessions, medical examinations, and other assessments; if the dog has killed a companion animal or livestock; and if the dog or cat has bitten any person at the facility or prior to admission. Provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility is prohibited from offering for adoption or transfer, giving away, rehoming, or placing any dog determined to be vicious or dangerous under the Animal Control Act.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/16/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
1/16/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/16/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2026SenateAssigned to Agriculture
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
3/04/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
3/12/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/12/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000
3/12/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026