SB2990Introduced in the Senate
ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
Introduced by Linda Holmes, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Agriculture Committee · March 12, 2026
7
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Hastings | 19 | No |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | No |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | No |
| Andrew Chesney | 45 | Yes |
| David Koehler | 46 | Yes |
| Neil Anderson | 47 | No |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Assigned to Agriculture
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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