Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1790 — DANGEROUS DOG-LICENSE-INSURE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Control Act. Requires owners of certain breeds of dogs to license the dogs as dangerous dogs and to maintain canine liability insurance. Requires a dog licensed as a dangerous dog to wear an orange tag issued along with the license whenever the dog is dwelling or roaming in a public place. Provides for the renewal of the license and the tag every 3 years and on and after July 1, 2006, makes issuance or renewal of a license contingent upon maintenance of canine liability insurance. Requires the Division of Insurance of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to cooperate with insurance companies to develop a plan for canine liability insurance and requires implementation of the plan by July 1, 2006. Authorizes the imposition of reasonable fines and imposes criminal penalties for violation of the licensing and canine liability insurance requirements. Authorizes impoundment of the dog until all fines are paid and the owner is in compliance with the licensing and insurance provisions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Held in Agriculture & Conservation

  4. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation

  5. Referred to Rules

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval

Sponsors

  • Martin A. Sandoval · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Martin A. Sandoval

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1790 do?
Amends the Animal Control Act. Requires owners of certain breeds of dogs to license the dogs as dangerous dogs and to maintain canine liability insurance. Requires a dog licensed as a dangerous dog to wear an orange tag issued along with the license whenever the dog is dwelling or roaming in a public place. Provides for the renewal of the license and the tag every 3 years and on and after July 1, 2006, makes issuance or renewal of a license contingent upon maintenance of canine liability insurance. Requires the Division of Insurance of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to cooperate with insurance companies to develop a plan for canine liability insurance and requires implementation of the plan by July 1, 2006. Authorizes the imposition of reasonable fines and imposes criminal penalties for violation of the licensing and canine liability insurance requirements. Authorizes impoundment of the dog until all fines are paid and the owner is in compliance with the licensing and insurance provisions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1790?
SB 1790 is sponsored by Martin A. Sandoval.
What is the current status of SB 1790?
This bill died with 94th 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 1790?
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