Time-sensitive action for Illinois dogs
Actions needed before 9 a.m. March 12!
Complete a 'witness slip' ahead of the March 12 bill hearing.
Witness slips are needed ahead of an important committee hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Submitting a 'witness slip' shows state legislators that you support or oppose something they're considering.
Illinois Senate Bill 2891 contains a harmful provision for dogs in Illinois shelters. Unless subsection (d) is removed or amended, this bill will lead to more unnecessary shelter deaths.
Complete a witness slip to OPPOSE SB 2891»
Instructions for each section:
Identification – Enter your contact information to show that you are a constituent of the Illinois legislature
Representation – Enter "Self" to indicate that you are representing yourself
Position – Select "Original bill" and "Opponent" to indicate that you OPPOSE SB 2891, click "Add Position"
Testimony – Select "Record of Appearance Only" to indicate that you will not be physically present at the hearing, but still want legislators to know you oppose this bill
Finally, check the ILGA Terms of Agreement and "I'm not a robot" boxes, then click Submit Witness Slip — you're done!
Email action@bestfriends.org for technical support or see the State Matters article Can I Get a Witness (Slip)!? to learn more about the impact of witness slips.