HB 2924 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

ANIMAL ADOPTION-DISCLOSURES

Summary
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Defines "animal", "animal rescue group", "kill shelter", "no kill", "guardian", "pet", "biological supply facility", and "medical necessity". Requires certain disclosures to be made by animal shelters, animal control facilities, and animal rescue groups. Provides that any guardian who has brought his or her pet to an animal shelter, animal control facility, or animal rescue group may redeem the pet if the animal shelter, animal control facility, or animal rescue group decides that the pet is not adoptable and shall be put down for reasons other than medical necessity. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to issue fines for violation of the Act. Provides that injunctive relief shall be available to correct violations of the Act. Classifies individuals with standing to bring a civil suit against animal shelters, animal control facilities, and animal rescue groups and provides that a pet owner, guardian, or person who is successful in obtaining a judgment or a settlement shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees. Makes corresponding changes to provisions concerning licensing of certain animal businesses; adoption of dogs and cats; release of animals to shelters; and information on dogs and cats available for adoption by an animal shelter or animal control facility.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2013
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2013 Last action Dec 3, 2014
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Total actions
27
Key actions
4
Committee
8
Amendments
4
Apr 19, 2013
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2013
Amended
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
lower
Mar 21, 2013
Lower · Passed
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Consumer Protection Committee; 008-004-000
lower
Mar 21, 2013
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Consumer Protection Committee; by Voice Vote
lower
Mar 20, 2013
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2013
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2013
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Fine
lower
Mar 18, 2013
Lower · Passed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2013
Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2013
Introduced
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Laura Fine
lower
Mar 4, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2013
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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