SB 2990 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER

Summary
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action May 8, 2026
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Committee
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May 8, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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