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SB 1442 Illinois Senate · 100th Regular Session

ANIMAL PROSECUTION-ADVOCATE

Summary
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of an animal, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the animal. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall compile a list comprised of pro bono attorneys and law students from each county who may serve as special advocates for these cases.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2017 Last action Jan 9, 2019
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Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Mar 17, 2017
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 17, 2017
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 14, 2017
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
upper
Mar 9, 2017
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
upper
Feb 22, 2017
Committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
upper
Feb 9, 2017
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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