ANIMAL WELFARE-DOG DEALER House SponsorsRep. Rita Mayfield and Barbara Hernandez 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302225 ILCS 605/3.10 new225 ILCS 605/10from Ch. 8, par. 310 Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that the definition of "dog dealer" does not include a person who sells dogs at retail to the public. Provides that a person who sells dogs at retail to the public, shall not be considered an animal shelter under the Act. Defines "at retail to the public". Requires a dog breeder to provide each dog in the dog breeder's facility with a primary enclosure that complies with certain requirements. Requires a dog breeder to provide all adult dogs in the dog breeder's facility with constant, unfettered access to an exercise area of sufficient size to ensure proper physical development, health, and socialization. Provides that the exercise area should, at a minimum, be at least twice the amount of space required for the primary enclosure. Provides that the Illinois Department of Agriculture may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a license due to an individual operating without a proper license under the Act. 2/2/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee 3/23/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee