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IL HB3887

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2009

Primary Sponsor

William Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits euthanasia of companion animals by carbon monoxide except when performed by a licensed veterinarian who complies with specific requirements including using a commercially manufactured chamber, maintaining physical presence, limiting to one animal at a time, and documenting a written opinion for each animal.

  • Bans use of decompression chambers and carbon dioxide for euthanizing companion animals under any circumstances.

  • Establishes Class 4 felony penalties for violations, upgraded to Class 3 felony for second or subsequent violations, with courts authorized to require psychological or psychiatric evaluation and treatment.

  • Requires euthanasia technician certification renewal every 5 years with proof of attendance at approved continuing education classes on humane euthanasia techniques.

  • Prohibits issuing euthanasia technician certificates to individuals convicted of forcible felonies, animal cruelty felonies, controlled substance felonies, or sex offenses; establishes grounds for certificate revocation and criminal penalties for uncertified practice.

Legislative Description

ANIMAL EUTHANASIA

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/3/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2009
Judiciary I - Civil Law3/3/2009
Rules2/26/2009

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