# Illinois SB2990: ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER

Illinois SB2990, ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-08 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2990
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-29
- Last action: 2026-05-08, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Linda Holmes (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: assignments, agriculture
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (7 yes, 6 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Linda Holmes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Cristina Castro (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: David Koehler (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | Do Pass Agriculture; | pass | 7 | 6 |   |

## Actions (16)

- 2026-05-08: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-04-29: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate)
- 2026-04-29: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate)
- 2026-04-17: Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-16: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Senate)
- 2026-04-15: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 16, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-15: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: Do Pass Agriculture; 007-006-000 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Assigned to Agriculture (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2990.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/SB/PDF/10400SB2990.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-SB2990-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).