Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2775 — DISEASED ANIMALS-QUARANTINE

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Diseased Animals Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture to quarantine dogs testing positive for Brucella Canis and other dogs in contact with infected dogs. Sets forth conditions for releasing dogs from quarantine. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 2775 adds clarity regarding the process for releasing quarantined animals. Specifically, it outlines various methods for release, including veterinary assessments, testing protocols, and vaccination strategies. This matters because it provides a more flexible and comprehensive approach to managing animal health, allowing quicker responses to outbreaks while ensuring that public health and safety are prioritized.

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*LRB09519978RCE46407b* SB2775 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 SB2775 Introduced 2/15/2008, by Sen.
SB2775 Engrossed LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b AN ACT concerning animals.
Frank C.
Watson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 50/6 from Ch.
8, par.
173 Amends the Illinois Diseased Animals Act.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to quarantine dogs testing positive for Brucella Canis and other dogs in contact with infecteddogs.
Sets forth conditions for releasing dogs from quarantine.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2775 LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b AN ACT concerning animals.
Quarantines will be removed when epidemiological SB2775 - 2 - LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b evidence indicates that the disease or contamination threat to humans or other animals no longer exists.
Quarantines will be removed when epidemiological SB2775 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b evidence indicates that the disease or contamination threat to humans or other animals no longer exists.
Any dog testing positive for Brucella Canis and any other dog that has been in contact with an infected dog shall be quarantined by the Department.
Upon the satisfaction of the Director that the reason for quarantine no longer exists, animals and premises quarantined under this Act shall be released.
The AGID test shall be the definitive test used to determine whether a dog is infected with Brucella Canis.
The requirements for release shall be determined based on one or both of the following:
Dogs placed under quarantine shall be released when all of the following conditions have been met:
(i) the most recent veterinary medical information available for the condition or (ii) consultation with USDA or other federal agencies and reference their recommendations, guidelines, or requirements.
(1) All test-positive dogs have either been euthanized or isolated from test-negative dogs.
Methods for quarantine release may include, but are not limited to:
(2) All dogs 12 weeks of age and older have been negative on 2 tests at least 30 days apart with the first test being no sooner than 30 days after the euthanasia or isolation of all test-positive dogs.
(1) Complete and total depopulation of affected animals followed by Department approved methods of cleaning and disinfection of the quarantined premises, when appropriate, as verified by a Department representative.
(3) Any dog receiving antibiotics during the quarantine period has been tested using the AGID or ELISA test;
(2) Completion of a Department approved testing protocol that proves the condition no longer exists in the affected and susceptible animals.
and the type of antibiotic, dose given, and duration of treatment has been provided to the Department.
(3) The use of a vaccination protocol approved by the Department combined with an approved testing protocol and depopulation of the affected animals.
(4) Dogs that have received no antibiotics for more than 6 months have been tested using at least the card test.
(4) Completion of a treatment protocol approved by the Department followed by a testing protocol approved by the Department proving the condition no longer exists in the SB2775 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b treated animals.
(5) All puppies from test-positive dams have been isolated for 30 days post-weaning and subsequently test negative on 2 tests at least 30 days apart.
(5) Fulfillment of the requirements for quarantine release as provided for in the Program Standards or Uniform Methods and Rules for state/federal cooperative disease programs.
(6) After the lapse of an appropriate length of time, it is determined to the satisfaction of the Director that the condition for which the quarantine was issued no longer exists.
Within 45 days after the issuance of quarantine, the Department shall provide the owner with a protocol whereby the quarantine will be released.
Notice of the required protocol shall be given by delivery in person or by mailing by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the owner or occupant of any premises under quarantine.
This Act takes effect upon SB2775 - 3 - LRB095 19978 RCE 46407 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  6. Arrived in House

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2008

  9. Second Reading

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2008

  11. Do Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 009-000-000

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture and Conservation

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Frank C. Watson

  16. Postponed - Agriculture and Conservation

  17. Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation

  18. Referred to Rules

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Frank C. Watson

Sponsors

  • Frank C. Watson · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Frank C. Watson

Not signed on (182)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 47002
Republican 0001
Total 56003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Forby — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Brady — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Noland — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Not Voting
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Link — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Not Voting
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2775 do?
Amends the Illinois Diseased Animals Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture to quarantine dogs testing positive for Brucella Canis and other dogs in contact with infected dogs. Sets forth conditions for releasing dogs from quarantine. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2775?
SB 2775 is sponsored by Frank C. Watson.
What is the current status of SB 2775?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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