SB2990 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
Last Action
3/12/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Hearings
Agriculture Hearing Mar 12 2026 9:00AM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/03/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Agriculture |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000 |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026 |