HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES
Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer who arrests the owner of a companion animal for a violation of the owner's duties may lawfully take possession of some or all of the companion animals in the possession of the owner. Allows a State's Attorney 30 days (rather than 14 days) after seizure of a companion animal to file a petition for forfeiture prior to trial, asking for permanent forfeiture of the companion animals seized.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Wayne Rosenthal
RRepublican
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