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SR0235Introduced in the Senate

ANIMAL WELFARE DAY

Passed

Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Declares April 23, 2026 as Animal Welfare Day in the State of Illinois to reflect on the importance of just and humane treatment of animals. Discourages all acts of bovine tailing and its associated harms.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

October 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions May 28, 2025

  5. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  6. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions October 15, 2025

  8. Resolution Adopted

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

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