SB2891

ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION INFO

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois SB2891 mandates that animal shelters provide adopters with detailed information about the animals they adopt.

SB2891 requires animal shelters to provide adopters with written information about the dog or cat, including its breed, age, sex, color, medical history, and adoption fees. Shelters must also disclose if the animal has bitten or scratched anyone, or if it has killed livestock or companion animals. Shelters cannot adopt out dogs deemed vicious or dangerous under the Animal Control Act. Shelters must allow adopters to return animals if they are not free of disease, injury, or abnormality, provided the shelter discloses this information in writing.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 12

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Apr 30

9:00 AM

Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 21

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

May 21

Senate

Passed Both Houses