All Roll Calls
Yes: 158 • No: 59
IllinoisHB4540104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS
Sponsored By: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Creates the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Provides that in a possession dispute involving a companion animal, a court may consider the well-being of the companion animal regardless of the marital status of the parties. "Companion animal" means a domesticated dog or cat that resides in a household. Authorizes the court to issue temporary possession or caregiving orders, including limited visitation, if necessary to reduce stress or disruption to the companion animal. Provides that for companion animals 10 years of age or older, courts may give additional consideration to factors including continuity of environment, emotional stability, stress minimization, and maintenance of established routines. Provides that a court may, if appropriate, order mediation between the parties to resolve issues related to companion animal possession.
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Justin Cochran
Democratic • House
Linda Holmes
Democratic • Senate
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/19/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 52 • No: 7
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Do Pass Judiciary;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 72 • No: 38
House vote • 4/8/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 13 • No: 7
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 13 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
5/19/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/19/2026HouseThird Reading - Passed; 052-007-000
5/19/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
5/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
5/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
5/6/2026SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
5/6/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
4/28/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/15/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/15/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/15/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-038-000
4/14/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/14/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
4/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
4/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/9/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
4/9/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
4/8/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/8/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
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