HB3294 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-ANIMALS

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Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that "abuse" includes the infliction of fear of imminent conduct related to the cruel treatment of an animal, aggravated cruelty of an animal, animal torture, or sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal, taken against a domestic animal when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a family member or member of an unmarried couple who has a close bond of affection to the domestic animal. Defines "domestic animal" as a dog, cat, or other animal that is domesticated and kept as a household pet, but does not include animals normally raised for agricultural or commercial purposes. Makes conforming changes.