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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB2747

Introduced 1/13/2026, by Sen. Linda Holmes

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

720 ILCS 5/48-11

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits
unlawful use of a covered animal (rather than an elephant) in a traveling
animal act when he or she knowingly allows for the participation of a
covered animal (rather than an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) or
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) protected under the federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973) in a traveling animal act. Provides that the provision
does not apply to a performance of covered animals (rather than an
exhibition of elephants) at a non-mobile, permanent institution, or other
fixed facility, if the covered animal is not transported to such location
for the purpose of such performance. Provides that unlawful use of a
covered animal in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides
that the provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws
protecting animal welfare. Provides that the provision may not be
construed to limit any State law or rules protecting the welfare of animals
or to prevent a local governing body from adopting and enforcing its own
animal welfare laws and regulations. Defines "covered animal" to mean: (1)
elephantidae; (2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat; (3) non-human
primate; and (4) ursidae, or any of their hybrids. Contains a severability
provision. Effective July 1, 2026.
LRB104 16336 RLC 29723 b

A BILL FOR

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AN ACT concerning criminal law.

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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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represented in the General Assembly:

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Section 5.
The Criminal Code of 2012 is amended by
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changing Section 48-11 as follows:

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(720 ILCS 5/48-11)
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Sec. 48-11.
Unlawful use of
a covered animal

an elephant

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in a traveling animal act.
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(a) Definitions. As used in this Section:
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"Covered animal" means any of the following animals, and
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hybrids thereof:
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(1) elephantidae;
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(2) felidae, but excluding a domestic cat;
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(3) non-human primate; and
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(4) ursidae.

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"Mobile or traveling animal housing facility" means a
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transporting vehicle such as a truck, trailer, or railway car
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used to transport or house animals while traveling to an
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exhibition or other performance.
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"Performance" means an exhibition, public showing,
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presentation, display, exposition, fair, animal act, circus,
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ride, trade show, petting zoo, carnival, parade, race, or
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other similar undertaking in which animals are required to

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perform tricks, give rides, or participate as accompaniments
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for entertainment, amusement, or benefit of a live audience.
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"Traveling animal act" means any performance of animals
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where animals are transported to, from, or between locations
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for the purpose of a performance in a mobile or traveling
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animal housing facility.
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(b) A person commits unlawful use of
a covered animal

an
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elephant
in a traveling animal act when he or she knowingly
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allows for the participation of
a covered animal

an African
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elephant (Loxodonta africana) or Asian elephant (Elephas
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maximus) protected under the federal Endangered Species Act of
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1973
in a traveling animal act.
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(c) This Section does not apply to
a performance of
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covered animals

an exhibition of elephants
at a non-mobile,
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permanent institution, or other
fixed
facility
, if the covered
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animal is not transported to such location for the purpose of
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such performance
.
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(d) Sentence. Unlawful use of
a covered animal

an elephant

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in a traveling animal act is a Class A misdemeanor.
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(e) The provisions of this Section are in addition to, and
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not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare. This
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Section may not be construed to limit any State law or rules
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protecting the welfare of animals or to prevent a local
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governing body from adopting and enforcing its own animal
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welfare laws and regulations.

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(Source: P.A. 100-90, eff. 1-1-18
.)

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Section 97.
Severability.
The provisions of this Act are
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severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.

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Section 99.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect July 1,
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2026.

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