Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
HB 4540: POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4540 is a bill introduced in the Illinois House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: POSSESSION DISPUTES-PETS. Primary sponsor: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic), Linda Holmes (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 24, 2026): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0613.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hernandez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Linda Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Dee Avelar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Justin Cochran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Norma Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Anne Stava | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0613
- Effective Date January 1, 2027
- Governor Approved
- Sent to the Governor
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
- Passed Both Houses
- Third Reading - Passed; 052-007-000
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
- Second Reading
- Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
- Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
- Assigned to Judiciary
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