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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer who arrests the owner of a companion animal for a violation of the owner's duties may lawfully take possession of some or all of the companion animals in the possession of the owner. Allows a State's Attorney 30 days (rather than 14 days) after seizure of a companion animal to file a petition for forfeiture prior to trial, asking for permanent forfeiture of the companion animals seized.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to grant law enforcement officers the authority to seize companion animals when their owner is arrested for certain animal welfare violations, and it extends the timeframe for a State's Attorney, who is a prosecutor, to file a petition for forfeiture, which is a legal process to permanently take possession of seized animals, from 14 days to 30 days after the seizure.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/16/2026)
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