Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2999 — ANIMALS-EUTHANASIA

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones

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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 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that companion animal euthanasia chambers must allow for the separation of animals. Removes a provision requiring only one companion animal to be euthanized at a time. Requires veterinarians to use professional judgment when deciding whether or not a procedure shall involve the euthanasia of a single animal or multiple animals, taking into consideration the safety of facility staff and the most humane practices. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Sen. John O. Jones

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled in Agriculture and Conservation

  3. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation

  4. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John O. Jones

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady

  7. Postponed - Agriculture and Conservation

  8. Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Brady

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2999 do?
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that companion animal euthanasia chambers must allow for the separation of animals. Removes a provision requiring only one companion animal to be euthanized at a time. Requires veterinarians to use professional judgment when deciding whether or not a procedure shall involve the euthanasia of a single animal or multiple animals, taking into consideration the safety of facility staff and the most humane practices. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2999?
SB 2999 is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2999?
This bill died with 96th 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 2999?
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