· IL legislature · 104th

POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS

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…

Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez (D-IL)

Introduced

2026-01-22

Policy area

Animals

Latest action

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate