GASH AND LANG. 510 ILCS 70/16 from Ch. 8, par. 716 Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Changes the penalty for aggravated cruelty to a companion animal from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony. 98-02-17 H FILED WITH CLERK 98-02-17 H FIRST READING 98-02-17 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 98-03-19 H ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR LANG 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary