Illinois state laws

Illinois General Assembly - On this site, you will find the Illinois Compiled Statutes (laws), pending legislation, legislator information, and more!

https://ilga.gov/

Each of the state laws that pertain to animals has corresponding Administrative Rules that also must be adhered to.  Follow the links below to both the Acts and Rules.

Animal Welfare Act

https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1375&ChapterID=24

Animal Welfare Act Rules

https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/008/00800025sections.html

Humane Care for Animals Act

https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1717&ChapterID=41

Humane Care for Animals Act Rules

https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/008/00800035sections.html

Animal Control Act

https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1704&ChapterID=41

Animal Control Act Rules

https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/008/00800030sections.html

Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act

https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1718&ChapterID=41

Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act Rules

https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801248sections.html