SB4047 - 104th General Assembly

ANIMAL WELFARE-BREEDERS
Last Action
3/13/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Willie Preston
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302
225 ILCS 605/3.10 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Defines "professional breeder". Provides that an animal shelter shall not accept a dog or cat from an animal shelter licensed under the Act or an out-of-state animal control facility, rescue group, or animal shelter that is duly licensed in their state or is a not-for-profit organization unless it obtains documentation attesting that the dog or cat was not obtained through compensation or payment made to a cat breeder, dog breeder, dog dealer, or dog broker. Provides that an animal shelter shall not obtain a dog or cat by any means other than owner surrender, transfer from an animal control facility, an order by law enforcement, a court order, or an animal shelter in compliance with provisions concerning reporting of animals. Provides that a pet shop operator or dog dealer (rather than just a pet shop operator) may offer for sale a dog or cat only if the dog or cat is obtained from an animal control facility, animal shelter, or professional breeder (rather than just an animal control facility or an animal shelter) located in-state or out-of-state, that is in compliance with provisions concerning animal control facilities and animal shelters supplying to pet shop operators and requirements of professional dog breeders. Removes provisions concerning the requirement that a pet shop operator shall keep a record of each dog or cat offered for sale. Sets forth requirements for professional dog breeders. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's obligations under certain amendatory provisions are subject to appropriation.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Agriculture
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments