HB 2981

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 100th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Animal Prosecution-Advocate

Abstract

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of an animal, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the animal. Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois Department of Agriculture Law. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall compile a list comprised of pro bono attorneys and law students from each county who may serve as special advocates for these cases.

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Jan 08, 2019

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 31, 2017

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 28, 2017

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote

House

Remains in Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Mar 13, 2017

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Mar 08, 2017

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke

Feb 22, 2017

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 09, 2017

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Burke

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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