SB2892Introduced in the Senate
HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES
Introduced by Michael Halpin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0644
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0644
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