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 Bill Status of HB1631  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  ANIMAL PROSECUTION-ADVOCATE

House Sponsors
Rep. Allen Skillicorn, Elizabeth Hernandez and Yehiel M. Kalish

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession 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 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2019HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Allen Skillicorn
  2/1/2019HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/13/2019HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  2/13/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/19/2019HouseTo Criminal Administration and Enforcement Subcommittee
  3/5/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yehiel M. Kalish
  3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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