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Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act.Illinois · SB 38 · Last action Aug 28, 2009Amends 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…Latest action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0780Enacted law
Amends the Wildlife Code.Illinois · HB 335 · Last action Jan 11, 2005Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that companion animals are not included in the definition of "wildlife". Provides that it is unlawful for anyone holding a nuisance wildlife control permit to drown, burn, or use any unacceptable agents as a method of euthanasia. Provides that the Department may authorize owners and tenants of lands or their agents to…Latest action: Session Sine DieFailed
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