ANIMAL CONTROL ACT-ATTACK Senate SponsorsSen. Jil Tracy 3/24/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 510 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 8, par. 366Amends 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. 3/24/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy 3/24/2026SenateFirst Reading 3/24/2026SenateReferred to Assignments