# Illinois HB4400: ANIMAL TESTING METHODS

Illinois HB4400, ANIMAL TESTING METHODS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Anna Moeller (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-14 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4400
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ANIMAL TESTING METHODS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-01-14, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Anna Moeller (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Protection of Dogs and Cats from Unnecessary Testing Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Protection of Animals from Unnecessary Testing Act. Adds definitions of "animal" and "traditional animal test method". In provisions regarding a prohibition on the use of dogs or cats in toxicological experiments, limits the enforcement provisions to cover only the provisions regarding the prohibition on the use of dogs or cats in toxicological experiments. Prohibits a testing facility from using a traditional animal test method if an agency has approved an alternative test method or strategy or been granted a waiver. Provides for exceptions from that prohibition. Provides that, on January 20, 2028, and every January 20 thereafter, every testing facility shall report specified animal testing information to the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to make those reports publicly available within 90 days. Provides for enforcement of the prohibition against traditional animal test methods. Makes technical changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Anna Moeller (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-14: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading (House)
- 2026-01-13: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4400.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4400.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4400-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).