Rosie’s Law
A modern legal standard for companion animal custody. Protecting the welfare, stability, and true caregiving bonds of companion animals.
INTRODUCTION
Rosie’s Law is a proposed legislative framework updating Illinois’ companion animal custody standards. It ensures courts evaluate caregiving involvement, financial contribution, responsibility, and the animal’s emotional wellbeing — not outdated property classifications.
THE PROBLEM
Illinois law treats pets as property, ignoring caregiving, stability, and welfare.
THE SOLUTION
Rosie’s Law requires courts to consider care, cost, control, and stability.
THE IMPACT
Protects companion animals • Prevents coercive control • Protects primary caregivers • Aligns law with modern ethics • Creates a national model
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