CRIM CD-TRAVELING ANIMALS House SponsorsRep. Joyce Mason 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/48-11 Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful use of an animal (currently, this provision only covers elephants) in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of an animal in a traveling animal act. Unlawful use of an animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "animal". Effective July 1, 2021. 2/23/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason 3/4/2021HouseFirst Reading 3/4/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/21/2021HouseTo Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee 7/18/2021HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die