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 a cat or dog, 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 cat or dog. 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
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2019
Last action Mar 29, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 29, 2019
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2019
Lower · Passed
To Criminal Administration and Enforcement Subcommittee
lower
Feb 13, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 1, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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