HB5415

CRIM CD-DANGEROUS ANIMALS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5415 amends the Criminal Code to regulate the possession of dangerous animals and primates.

Illinois HB5415 amends the Criminal Code to prohibit the possession of dangerous animals and primates outside of approved facilities. Dangerous animals include lions, tigers, leopards, and other specified species. Primates include chimpanzees, gorillas, and other nonhuman members of the primate order. The bill mandates that any person found in violation is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and subject to fines. If the violation results in severe injury or death, the fine increases to a minimum of $1,000.

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading