- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- Heather Steans
- Latest action
- Aug 28, 2009
What it does
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the euthanasia of companion animals through recognized methods "set forth by the most current American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines on euthanasia" (now, "as approved by the Department of Agriculture") is generally not animal cruelty. Prohibits the euthanasia of companion animals by certain means. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Requires the Department to forward information regarding certain alleged violations to (i) the State's Attorney of the county where the violation occurred and (ii) a local law enforcement office or the Illinois State Police. Requires euthanasia technicians to meet an additional…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Heather Steans
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Where it goes next
It is law in Illinois. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.