Date	Chamber	Action
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

20 ILCS 205/205-203 new

725 ILCS 5/Art. 113A heading new

725 ILCS 5/113A-1 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall compile a list comprised of pro bono attorneys and law students from each county who may serve as special advocates for these cases.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/31/2019	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Allen Skillicorn
2/1/2019	House	First Reading
2/1/2019	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2019	House	Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2/13/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
2/19/2019	House	To Criminal Administration and Enforcement Subcommittee
3/5/2019	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish
3/29/2019	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/13/2021	House	Session Sine Die

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