A new initiative proposed by the DuPage County State's Attorney that aims to safeguard animals has been signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker.
The new law empowers law enforcement to remove animals from individuals charged with animal cruelty. It also grants courts the authority to prohibit the offender or anyone living with them from ever owning an animal.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 CHICAGO ON YOUTUBE"Recent cases of animal cruelty in DuPage County did not go far enough to protect the animals during the pendency of the case.
Additionally, two other initiatives proposed by the DuPage County State's Attorney were signed into law. They both add protections to residents and workers at long-term health care facilities.
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