SB 4180 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

ANIMAL CONTROL ACT-ATTACK

Summary
Amends the Animal Control Act. In provisions regarding civil liability for animal attacks or injuries, deletes a provision regarding an attempt to attack a person. Provides that, in addition to civil liability, an owner is guilty of specified criminal offenses if the owner negligently fails to provide adequate care or adequate control of a dog or other animal that attacks or injures a person. Creates a Class A misdemeanor, a Class 4 felony for damages exceeding $750 or for serious bodily injury, and a Class 3 felony if the victim dies. Defines "animal attack", "serious bodily injury", and "victim of the animal attack". Effective immediately.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Jil Tracy
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