Attorneys, journalists, lawmakers, and supporters — we want to hear from you.
Justice for Rosie is a Chicago-based legislative initiative founded by Tameer Siddiqui, PsyD. We are actively building support for HB 4540, the Companion Animal Custody Equity Act. Whether you have a story, a question, a professional affiliation, or a press inquiry — reach out.
Based in Chicago, building legislation for Illinois
Justice for Rosie Founded by Tameer Siddiqui, PsyD Chicago, Illinois Email: contact@rosieslaw.us For press inquiries, professional collaboration, written testimony coordination, or media requests: use the contact form below or email directly. Petition: change.org/p/bring-justice-for-rosie-reform-illinois-pet-custody-laws
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Are you a legal professional, clinician, journalist, policymaker, or someone who has experienced this gap firsthand? Every message is read. Every story matters.
What those working in law, medicine, and welfare say about HB 4540
Rosie's Law Initiative is changing how we think about companion animal protection. Their framework recognizes caregiving as central to custody decisions, not just ownership. This is the future of animal welfare law.
Dr. Margaret Chen
Director, Illinois Animal Welfare Coalition
I've spent 20 years advocating for animals in court. This legislation finally addresses what current law misses: the bond between caregiver and pet. Rosie's Law Initiative gets it right.
James Rodriguez
Animal Rights Attorney, Chicago
The Rosie's Law Initiative team understands that pets aren't property. Their HB4540 framework protects the relationships that matter most while preventing coercive control. I'm honored to support this work.
Sarah Mitchell
Founder, Midwest Animal Protection Network
As someone who lost custody of my beloved dog under Illinois' outdated property law, I see what this initiative could have prevented. Rosie's Law Initiative is fighting for animals and caregivers like me.
Amanda Foster
Pet Owner and Advocate, Chicago
Illinois has the opportunity to lead nationally on companion animal welfare. Rosie's Law Initiative's thoughtful approach to custody standards can serve as a model for every state.
Dr. Patricia Okonkwo
Veterinary Ethics Professor, Northwestern University
A law built on documented fact, not anecdote
The case for HB 4540 rests on records — veterinary, legal, and clinical — not sentiment.
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HB 4540 introduced in Illinois General Assembly
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Factors courts must evaluate under HB 4540
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Years of documented primary caregiving in the founding case
5.7M+
Illinois companion animal households affected by this gap
Questions from journalists and legal professionals
Dr. Siddiqui is on the record. Use these to frame your coverage or inquiry.