Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2280 — ANIMAL WELFARE-PET SHOPS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides restrictions on the retail sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits by pet shop operators in Will County and DuPage County. Provides that pet shop operators may offer a dog, cat, or rabbit for sale only if the pet shop operator has obtained the dog, cat, or rabbit from an animal control facility, animal shelter, animal care facility, kennel, pound, or training facility operated by a subdivision of local, State, or federal government or a specified animal rescue organization. Provides that a pet shop operator shall not offer for sale a dog, cat, or rabbit that is younger than 8 weeks old. Provides that a pet shop operator shall maintain specified records of each dog, cat, or rabbit sold. Provides for civil penalties for each violation of the provisions. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit the county or a municipality in Will County or DuPage County from adopting requirements that are more protective of animal welfare than those set forth in the provisions. Provides that the home rule units in Will County or DuPage County may adopt an ordinance explicitly exempting itself from the provisions and requires a copy of the ordinance to be filed with the Index Department of the Secretary of State's Office. Limits the concurrent exercise of power by home rule units.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. William E. Brady

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  6. Sponsor Removed Sen. Emil Jones, III

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  10. Sponsor Removed Sen. Bill Cunningham

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Connelly

Sponsors

  • William E. Brady · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • William E. Brady

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2280 do?
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides restrictions on the retail sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits by pet shop operators in Will County and DuPage County. Provides that pet shop operators may offer a dog, cat, or rabbit for sale only if the pet shop operator has obtained the dog, cat, or rabbit from an animal control facility, animal shelter, animal care facility, kennel, pound, or training facility operated by a subdivision of local, State, or federal government or a specified animal rescue organization. Provides that a pet shop operator shall not offer for sale a dog, cat, or rabbit that is younger than 8 weeks old. Provides that a pet shop operator shall maintain specified records of each dog, cat, or rabbit sold. Provides for civil penalties for each violation of the provisions. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit the county or a municipality in Will County or DuPage County from adopting requirements that are more protective of animal welfare than those set forth in the provisions. Provides that the home rule units in Will County or DuPage County may adopt an ordinance explicitly exempting itself from the provisions and requires a copy of the ordinance to be filed with the Index Department of the Secretary of State's Office. Limits the concurrent exercise of power by home rule units.
Who sponsors SB 2280?
SB 2280 is sponsored by William E. Brady.
What is the current status of SB 2280?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2280?
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