HB4778

ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4778 amends the Animal Welfare Act to redefine "dog dealer" and establish new requirements for dog breeders.

HB4778 amends the Animal Welfare Act by excluding certain entities from the definition of "dog dealer," including those who sell dogs at retail to the public and those who sell only dogs they have produced and raised. It also excludes veterinary hospitals or clinics from being considered dog dealers. The bill mandates that dog breeders provide each dog with a primary enclosure meeting specific criteria, including size, temperature, and materials.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 23

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee