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IL · HB4540PASS'D · 7 COSPONSORS

POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS

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Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Amends the Replevin Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Makes "companion animals" subject to the Replevin Article. Defines a "companion animal" to mean an animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet. Provides that "companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines. Provides that if a companion animal is the subject of an action of replev…

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 18, 2026

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors
Democrat9Republican0Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeBarbara Hernandez
  • D · CoDagmara Avelar
  • D · CoJustin Cochran
  • D · CoEdgar Gonzalez
  • D · CoAaron Ortiz
  • D · CoAnne Stava-Murray
  • D · CoNorma Hernandez
  • D · PrimeLinda Holmes
  • D · CoSara Feigenholtz
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