HB 5128 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

CRIM CD-MISREP SERVICE ANIMAL

Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of misrepresenting an animal as a service animal. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly misrepresents an animal that is not a service animal as a service animal for the purpose of obtaining accommodation of the animal in a place of public accommodation that prohibits non-service animals or for the purpose of transportation of the animal on a public conveyance that prohibits non-service animals. Defines "place of public accommodation" and "service animal". Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which the court shall impose a fine of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $750 for a third or subsequent offense. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2020 Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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