Illinois' already-strong animal rights laws will be even stronger in 2018. Take a look at some new laws.

1. Top New Laws in 2018 affecting
Illinois
Animals
Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus

2. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
Illinois is known as a
strong animal rights
state.

3. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
Each year, the General
Assembly works to ensure
our laws adequately
protect animals.

4. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
Here are some of the top
new animal laws for
2018.

5. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
SENATE BILL 1342
African and Asian
Elephants will be
banned from circuses
and traveling animal
acts.
Sen. Linda Holmes

6. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
HOUSE BILL 2897
The Helping Paws
Service Dog Program
will be able to train
service dogs for
veterans with PTSD
or depression.
Sen. Andy Manar

7. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
HOUSE BILL 2661
EMTs will be able to
take a police dog
injured in the line of
duty to a
veterinarian.
Sen. Tom Cullerton

8. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
SENATE BILL 1261
Pet owners will be
able to share
custody of a pet
after a divorce.
Sen. Linda Holmes

9. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
SENATE BILL 641
County animal control
agencies will be able to
pay for trap, neuter,
vaccinate and return
programs for feral cats.
Sen. Linda Holmes

10. Top new laws affecting Illinois animals
SENATE BILL 1884
Research facilities
will have to make
reasonable efforts
to offer adoption of
dogs or cats used in
research.
Sen. Linda Holmes

11. Top New Laws in 2018 affecting
Illinois Animals
Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
To see a list of all new Illinois laws
taking effect on January 1, 2018,
click here: NEW2018LAWS