SB2892 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES
Last Action
3/26/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Deletes a provision that would authorize a law enforcement officer to take possession of companion animals in the possession of a person who is arrested for violations of provisions of the Code establishing the duties of owners. Deletes a corresponding provision regarding the burden of proof on the prosecution pursuant to a petition for forfeiture prior to trial for violation of those provisions of the Code establishing the duties of owners. Provides that, upon receipt of a petition for forfeiture prior to trial seeking the permanent forfeiture of a seized companion animal, the court shall set a hearing on the petition. Further provides that the permanent forfeiture of the companion animals seized shall be conducted within 14 days after the filing of the petition, or as soon thereafter as practicable, but not more than 45 days after the filing of the petition.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Criminal Law |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin |
| 3/04/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 3/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law |
| 3/10/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000 |
| 3/11/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 |
| 3/25/2026 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026 |