HB3648

IDFPR-IMPORTED DOGS

Chamber Passed·4/8/26

Illinois HB3648 mandates animal shelters and control facilities to provide detailed information about dogs and cats up for adoption.

Illinois HB3648 amends the Animal Welfare Act to require animal shelters and animal control facilities to provide adopters with specific information about dogs and cats available for adoption. This includes details such as the breed, age, sex, and medical history of the animal, as well as the adoption fee and any additional charges. If the animal was returned, the reason and date must also be disclosed. The bill mandates that shelters and facilities provide the organization from which the dog was obtained, along with its address and phone number.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 8
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Apr 10

Senate

Arrive in Senate

Apr 10

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

Apr 10

Senate

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston