Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 38 — ANIMALS--HUMANE EUTHANASIA

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0780

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2009. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the euthanasia of companion animals through recognized methods "set forth by the most current American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines on euthanasia" (now, "as approved by the Department of Agriculture") is generally not animal cruelty. Prohibits the euthanasia of companion animals by certain means. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Requires the Department to forward information regarding certain alleged violations to (i) the State's Attorney of the county where the violation occurred and (ii) a local law enforcement office or the Illinois State Police. Requires euthanasia technicians to meet an additional requirement before being certified and to perform an additional duty once certified. Prohibits persons who have been convicted of or have pled guilty or no contest to certain offenses from being issued a certificate to euthanize animals. Provides that only euthanasia drugs shall be used for the purpose of humanely euthanizing injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted companion animals in an animal shelter or an animal control facility licensed under the Illinois Animal Welfare Act (now, those animals may be euthanized by other means, including compressed carbon monoxide). Authorizes the Department to refuse to issue, renew, or restore a certification; revoke or suspend a certification; place on probation; reprimand; or impose a $10,000 fine (now $1,000 fine) for listed activities. Adds certain activities to that list. Creates criminal penalties for certain violations. Repeals a Section concerning criminal penalties.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

325 added · 328 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 38 allows licensed veterinarians to euthanize companion animals using a gas chamber with compressed carbon monoxide, which includes specific steps the vet must follow during the process. In contrast, the previous version prohibited any euthanasia of companion animals using gas chambers, including decompression and carbon dioxide methods. This change is significant because it provides a legal avenue for veterinarians to perform euthanasia under controlled conditions, balancing animal welfare with humane treatment options.

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SB0038 Engrossed LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b AN ACT concerning animals.
SB0038 Enrolled LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b AN ACT concerning animals.
Aggravated cruelty does not include euthanasia of a companion animal through recognized methods approved by the Department of Agriculture unless prohibited under subsection (b) or (c).
Aggravated cruelty does not include euthanasia of a companion animal through recognized methods approved by the Department of Agriculture unless prohibited under subsection (b).
(c) No individual may knowingly or intentionally euthanize or authorize the euthanasia of a companion animal by any of the following means:
(c) A person convicted of violating Section 3.02 is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
(1) by placing the companion animal in a decompression chamber and lowering the pressure of the oxygen content in the air surrounding the animal;
or SB0038 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (2) by using carbon dioxide.
(d) A person convicted of violating Section 3.02 is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, upon conviction for violating this Section, the court may order the convicted person to undergo a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and to undergo any treatment at the convicted person's expense that the court determines to be appropriate after due consideration of the evaluation.
In addition to any other penalty provided by law, upon conviction for violating this Section, the court may order the convicted person to undergo a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and to undergo any treatment at the SB0038 Enrolled - 2 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b convicted person's expense that the court determines to be appropriate after due consideration of the evaluation.
SB0038 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (A) a description of the animal including species, color, age, sex, and microchip number if present;
(A) a description of the animal including species, color, age, sex, and microchip number if present;
(2) Use a commercially manufactured chamber pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the most recent report of the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia.
(2) Use a commercially manufactured chamber pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the most recent report of SB0038 Enrolled - 3 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b the AVMA Panel on Euthanasia.
No later than 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the SB0038 Engrossed - 4 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b Department shall adopt rules defining the "recognized methods for the humane euthanasia of companion animals" referred to in subsection (a) of Section 3.02 of this Act.
No later than 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly, the Department shall adopt rules defining the "recognized methods for the humane euthanasia of companion animals" referred to in subsection (a) of Section 3.02 of this Act.
78-905.) Section 10.
78-905.) SB0038 Enrolled - 4 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b Section 10.
The Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act is amended by changing Sections 35, 57, 65, and 90 and by adding Sections 36, 66, and 91 as follows:
The Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act is amended by changing Sections 5, 10, 35, 57, 65, 90, and 165 as follows:
(510 ILCS 72/35) Sec.
(510 ILCS 72/5) Sec.
5.
Definitions.
The following terms have the meanings indicated, unless the context requires otherwise:
"Animal" means any bird, fish, reptile, or mammal other than man.
"DEA" means the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration.
"Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation.
"Director" means the Director of the Department of Professional Regulation.
"Euthanasia agency" means an entity certified by the Department for the purpose of animal euthanasia that holds an animal control facility or animal shelter license under the Animal Welfare Act and that permits only euthanasia technicians or veterinarians to perform the euthanasia of animals.
"Euthanasia drugs" means Schedule II or Schedule III substances (nonnarcotic controlled substances) as set forth in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act that are used by a euthanasia agency for the purpose of animal euthanasia.
SB0038 Enrolled - 5 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b "Euthanasia technician" or "technician" means a person employed by a euthanasia agency or working under the direct supervision of a veterinarian and who is certified by the Department to administer euthanasia drugs to euthanize animals.
"Veterinarian" means a person holding the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who is licensed under the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004.
(Source:
P.A.
92-449, eff.
1-1-02;
93-281, eff.
12-31-03.) (510 ILCS 72/10) Sec.
10.
Certification requirement, exemptions.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, no person shall euthanize animals in an animal shelter or animal control facility without possessing a certificate issued by the Department under this Act.
(b) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing a licensed veterinarian or an instructor during an approved course from humanely euthanizing animals in animal shelters or animal control facilities.
(c) Nothing in this Act prevents a veterinarian who is employed by the Department of Agriculture, or any other person who is employed by the Department of Agriculture and acting under the supervision of such a veterinarian, from humanely euthanizing animals in the course of that employment.
(d) Instructors or licensed veterinarians teaching humane SB0038 Enrolled - 6 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b euthanasia technicians are exempt from the certification process as long as they are currently licensed by another state as a euthanasia technician or as a veterinarian.
(Source:
P.A.
92-449, eff.
1-1-02.) (510 ILCS 72/35) Sec.
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(3) Each applicant for certification as a euthanasia technician shall have his or her fingerprints submitted to the Department of State Police in an electronic format that SB0038 Engrossed - 5 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information as prescribed by the Department of State Police.
(3) Each applicant for certification as a euthanasia technician shall have his or her fingerprints submitted to the Department of State Police in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information as prescribed by the Department of State Police.
The Department of State Police shall charge applicants a fee for conducting the criminal history records check, which shall be deposited in the State Police Services Fund and shall not exceed the actual cost of the records check.
The Department of State Police shall charge applicants a fee SB0038 Enrolled - 7 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b for conducting the criminal history records check, which shall be deposited in the State Police Services Fund and shall not exceed the actual cost of the records check.
SB0038 Engrossed - 6 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b For a period of 12 months after the adoption of final administrative rules for this Act, the Department may issue a certification to an applicant who holds a license or certification from the American Humane Association, the National Animal Control Association, the Illinois Federation of Humane Societies, or the Humane Society of the United States issued after January 1, 1997.
For a period of 12 months after the adoption of final administrative rules for this Act, the Department may issue a certification to an applicant who holds a license or certification from the American Humane Association, the National Animal Control Association, the Illinois Federation of Humane Societies, or the Humane Society of the United States issued after January 1, 1997.
(5) Pay the required fee.
SB0038 Enrolled - 8 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (5) Pay the required fee.
(c) A euthanasia technician employed by a euthanasia agency SB0038 Engrossed - 7 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b may perform euthanasia by the administration of a Schedule II or Schedule III nonnarcotic controlled substance.
(c) A euthanasia technician employed by a euthanasia agency may perform euthanasia by the administration of a Schedule II or Schedule III nonnarcotic controlled substance.
(d) Upon termination from a euthanasia agency, a euthanasia technician shall not perform animal euthanasia until he or she is employed by another certified euthanasia agency.
(d) Upon termination from a euthanasia agency, a euthanasia technician shall not perform animal euthanasia until he or she SB0038 Enrolled - 9 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b is employed by another certified euthanasia agency.
12-23-03.) (510 ILCS 72/36 new) Sec.
12-23-03.) (510 ILCS 72/57) Sec.
36.
Certificate issuance restrictions.
The Department shall not issue a certificate to any individual convicted in Illinois of a forcible felony, a felony violation of the Humane Care for Animals Act, a felony violation of Article 24 of the Criminal Code of 1961, a felony violation of Class 3 or higher of the Cannabis Control Act, a felony violation of Class 2 or higher of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Prevention Act, or any violation of Section 12-35 or 26-5 of the Criminal Code of 1961, or convicted in another jurisdiction of the United States of an offense substantially similar to any of the specified Illinois offenses.
SB0038 Engrossed - 8 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (510 ILCS 72/57) Sec.
(b) (Blank).
Euthanasia by a certified euthanasia technician shall be conducted only within the physical premises of an animal shelter licensed under the Animal Welfare Act or an animal control facility licensed under the Animal Welfare Act, except that a certified euthanasia technician employed by an animal control facility licensed under the Animal Welfare Act may euthanize animals in the field in emergency situations.
SB0038 Enrolled - 10 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (b) (Blank).
Animals shall remain in the chamber and be exposed for a SB0038 Engrossed - 9 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b minimum of 20 minutes.
Animals shall remain in the chamber and be exposed for a minimum of 20 minutes.
(c) Animals cannot be transported beyond State lines for the sole purpose of euthanasia unless the euthanasia methods comply with subsection (a) or (b) of this Section and the euthanasia is performed by a certified euthanasia technician.
(c) Animals cannot be transported beyond State lines for the sole purpose of euthanasia unless the euthanasia methods comply with subsection (a) or (b) of this Section and the euthanasia is performed by a licensed veterinarian in a manner that is consistent with subsection (a) of this Section certified euthanasia technician.
The Department shall refuse to renew or shall revoke a euthanasia technician certification and may impose a fine not to exceed $1,000 for a certified euthanasia technician for any one or combination of the following reasons, each of which is a violation of the Act:
The Department may refuse to issue, renew, or SB0038 Enrolled - 11 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b restore a certification or may revoke or suspend a certification, or place on probation, reprimand, impose a fine not to exceed $10,000 $1,000 for each violation, or take other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper with regard to a certified euthanasia agency or a certified euthanasia technician for any one or combination of the following reasons:
(1) Failing to carry out any of the following duties of a euthanasia technician:
(1) in the case of a certified euthanasia technician, failing to carry out the duties of a euthanasia technician set forth in this Act or rules adopted under this Act;
(A) scanning for microchips or other identification prior to euthanasia;
(2) abusing the use of any controlled chemical substance or euthanasia drug;
(B) maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs;
(3) selling, stealing, or giving controlled chemical substances or euthanasia drugs away;
(C) humanely euthanizing animals by intravenous injection by hypodermic needle, intraperitoneal injection by hypodermic needle, solutions or powder added to food or by mouth, or intracardiac injection only on comatose animals by hypodermic needle;
(4) abetting anyone in violating item (1) or (2) of this Section the activities listed in this subsection;
or SB0038 Engrossed - 10 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (D) verification of death by using a cardiac puncture or stethoscope or by recognizing the signs of rigor mortis.
or (5) violating any provision of this Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the federal Controlled Substances Act, the rules adopted under these Acts, or any rules adopted by the Department of Professional Regulation concerning the euthanizing of animals;
(2) Abusing the use of any controlled or illegal chemical substance.
(6) in the case of a euthanasia technician, acting as a euthanasia technician outside of the scope of his or her employment with a certified euthanasia agency;
(3) Selling, stealing, or giving controlled or illegal chemical substances away.
and SB0038 Enrolled - 12 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (7) in the case of a euthanasia technician, being convicted of or entering a plea of guily or nolo contendere to any crime that is (i) a felony under the laws of the United States or any state or territory thereof, (ii) a misdemeanor under the laws of the United States or any state or territory an essential element of which is dishonesty, or (iii) directly related to the practice of the profession.
(4) Abetting anyone in the activities listed in this Section.
(5) Violating any provision of the Illinois Animal Welfare Act, the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act, or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
(6) Acting as a euthanasia technician outside of the scope of his or her employment with a certified euthanasia agency or while not employed by a certified euthanasia agency.
The Department may refuse to issue, renew, or restore a certification or may revoke or suspend a certification, or place on probation, reprimand, impose a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, or take other disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper with regard to a certified euthanasia agency or a certified euthanasia technician for any one or combination of the following reasons:
(1) failing to carry out the duties of a euthanasia technician;
(2) abusing the use of any chemical substance;
(3) selling, stealing, or giving chemical substances away;
SB0038 Engrossed - 11 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (4) abetting anyone in the activities listed in this subsection;
or (5) violating any provision of this Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the rules adopted under these Acts or any rules adopted by the Department of Professional Regulation concerning the euthanizing of animals.
1-1-02.) (510 ILCS 72/66 new) Sec.
1-1-02.) (510 ILCS 72/90) Sec.
66.
Refused issuance or revocation of euthanasia agency certification.
The Department shall refuse to renew or shall revoke a euthanasia agency's certification and may impose a fine not to exceed $1,000 for any one of the following reasons, each of which is a violation of the Act:
(1) Knowingly or willfully allowing a euthanasia technician to perform any of the actions described in Section 65 of this Act.
(2) Failing to maintain the security of all controlled substances and drugs.
(3) Allowing euthanasia to be performed by an individual other than a certified euthanasia technician, a licensed veterinarian, or an instructor.
(4) Failing to comply with the requirements of the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act;
federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act;
federal Controlled Substances Act;
or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.
SB0038 Engrossed - 12 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (510 ILCS 72/90) Sec.
(a) A person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out as a certified euthanasia technician or a certified euthanasia agency without being certified under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each offense as determined by the Department.
(a) A person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out as a certified euthanasia technician or a certified euthanasia agency without being certified under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 $5,000 for each offense as determined by the Department.
The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and executed in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record.
The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and executed in the same SB0038 Enrolled - 13 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b manner as any judgment from any court of record.
1-1-02.) SB0038 Engrossed - 13 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (510 ILCS 72/91 new) Sec.
1-1-02.) (510 ILCS 72/165) Sec.
91.
165.
An individual, an agency, or a technician who is found to have violated any one of the following provisions of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:
An agency or technician who is found to have violated a provision of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(1) Euthanasia technician.
On conviction of a second or subsequent offense, the violator shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.
Any violation of Section 65.
The Department shall, for the purpose of criminal investigation and prosecution, refer alleged violations of this Act to (i) local law enforcement officials or the Illinois State Police and (ii) the State's Attorney of the county within which the violation occurred.
(2) Euthanasia agency.
The Department shall, for the purpose of criminal investigation and prosecution, refer alleged violations of the Humane Care for Animals Act to (i) local law enforcement officials or the Illinois State Police and (ii) the State's Attorney of the county within which the violation occurred.
An administrator, a director, a manager, or a supervisor of a euthanasia agency who knowingly or willfully violates Section 66.
(Source:
(3) Personal.
P.A.
Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself, herself, or itself out as a certified euthanasia technician or a certified euthanasia agency without being certified under this Act.
92-449, eff.
On conviction of a second or subsequent offense, the violator is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
1-1-02.) Section 97.
The Department shall refer any alleged violation of these provisions for the purpose of criminal investigation and prosecution to local law enforcement or the Illinois State Police and to the State's Attorney in the county within which the violation occurred.
Severability.
The Department shall also refer any information it receives that appears to violate the Humane Care for Animals Act for criminal investigation and prosecution to the Illinois State Police and to the State's Attorney of the county within which the violation occurred.
The provisions of this Act are SB0038 Enrolled - 14 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.
SB0038 Engrossed - 14 - LRB096 03733 JDS 13762 b (510 ILCS 72/165 rep.) Section 15.
The Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act is amended by repealing Section 165.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0780

  2. Effective Date August 28, 2009

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 034-019-000

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Heather Steans

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Lost 022-027-003

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 006-004-000

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Agriculture and Conservation

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Heather Steans

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 20, 2009

  17. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  19. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-017-000

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  21. Second Reading - Short Debate

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 007-005-000

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  26. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

  27. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  28. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. John A. Fritchey

  29. Sponsor Removed Sen. Mattie Hunter

  30. Referred to Rules Committee

  31. First Reading

  32. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  34. Arrived in House

  35. Third Reading - Passed; 036-016-001

  36. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

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

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

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2009

  40. Second Reading

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 26, 2009

  42. Do Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 006-004-000

  43. Postponed - Agriculture and Conservation

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

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

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  47. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

  48. Assigned to Agriculture and Conservation

  49. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  50. Referred to Assignments

  51. First Reading

  52. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather Steans

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 34 Yea · 19 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8100
Unaffiliated 261706
Republican 0100
Total 341906
% of votes cast 58%32%0%10%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Hutchinson — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Lauzen — Nay
Munoz — Yea
Luechtefeld — Nay
Sullivan — Yea
Maloney — Yea
McCarter — Nay
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Not Voting
Noland — Nay
Cullerton — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Steans — Yea
Jones, J. — Nay
Brady — Nay
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Demuzio — Not Voting
Jacobs — Not Voting
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Nay
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Nay
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Not Voting
Duffy — Nay
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hultgren — Nay
Pankau — Nay
Radogno — Not Voting
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Nay
Risinger — Nay
Rutherford — Nay
Sandoval — Yea
Silverstein — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Nay
Bomke — Nay
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Nay
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 Nay
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay

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Concurrence

Failed 22 Yea · 27 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6201
Unaffiliated 162409
Republican 0100
Total 2227010
% of votes cast 37%46%0%17%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Noland — Nay
Forby — Nay
Brady — Nay
Kotowski — Yea
Link — Yea
McCarter — Nay
Meeks — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Nay
Steans — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Jacobs — Nay
Jones, J. — Nay
Clayborne — Yea
Duffy — Nay
Garrett — Yea
Sullivan — Nay
Lauzen — Nay
Demuzio — Not Voting
Pankau — Nay
Viverito — Not Voting
Burzynski — Nay
Cronin — Nay
Dahl — Nay
Dillard — Not Voting
Frerichs — Not Voting
Haine — Nay
Hendon — Not Voting
Hultgren — Nay
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Radogno — Not Voting
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Nay
Risinger — Nay
Rutherford — Nay
Sandoval — Nay
Luechtefeld — Nay
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Not Voting
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Nay
Bomke — Nay
Bond — Not Voting
Millner — Nay
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Nay
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Nay
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 97 Yea · 17 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10001
Unaffiliated 861403
Republican 1300
Total 971704
% of votes cast 82%14%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
May — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Senger — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flider — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Brady — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Myers — Nay
Burke — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Yea
Gordon, Jehan — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Soto — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Wait — Nay
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Howard — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Watson — Nay
Dugan — Not Voting
Cavaletto — Nay
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Nay
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Nay
Pihos — Yea
Poe — Nay
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Nay
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Not Voting
Bost — Not Voting
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Burns — Yea
Mell — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Connelly — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 36 Yea · 16 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 281407
Democrat 8100
Republican 0100
Total 361607
% of votes cast 61%27%0%12%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Haine — Not Voting
Link — Yea
McCarter — Nay
Meeks — Yea
Noland — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Jacobs — Nay
Jones, J. — Nay
Brady — Nay
Cronin — Not Voting
Dahl — Nay
Duffy — Nay
Forby — Not Voting
Hultgren — Nay
Kotowski — Yea
Pankau — Not Voting
Radogno — Nay
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Nay
Risinger — Yea
Rutherford — Not Voting
Sandoval — Not Voting
Lauzen — Nay
Luechtefeld — Nay
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Nay
Bomke — Nay
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Nay
Millner — Not Voting
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 Nay
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay

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Subjects

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What does SB 38 do?
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Provides that the euthanasia of companion animals through recognized methods "set forth by the most current American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines on euthanasia" (now, "as approved by the Department of Agriculture") is generally not animal cruelty. Prohibits the euthanasia of companion animals by certain means. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Requires the Department to forward information regarding certain alleged violations to (i) the State's Attorney of the county where the violation occurred and (ii) a local law enforcement office or the Illinois State Police. Requires euthanasia technicians to meet an additional requirement before being certified and to perform an additional duty once certified. Prohibits persons who have been convicted of or have pled guilty or no contest to certain offenses from being issued a certificate to euthanize animals. Provides that only euthanasia drugs shall be used for the purpose of humanely euthanizing injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted companion animals in an animal shelter or an animal control facility licensed under the Illinois Animal Welfare Act (now, those animals may be euthanized by other means, including compressed carbon monoxide). Authorizes the Department to refuse to issue, renew, or restore a certification; revoke or suspend a certification; place on probation; reprimand; or impose a $10,000 fine (now $1,000 fine) for listed activities. Adds certain activities to that list. Creates criminal penalties for certain violations. Repeals a Section concerning criminal penalties.
Who sponsors SB 38?
SB 38 is sponsored by Heather Steans.
What is the current status of SB 38?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2009. Enacted.
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