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IL SB3129

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Cullerton

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes law enforcement agencies to retire police dogs, including search and rescue dogs, service dogs, and accelerant detection canines, when they are no longer fit for public service.
  • Requires agencies to first offer retired police dogs to the officer or employee who had custody and control of the dog during its service.
  • Allows retired police dogs to be offered to other officers or employees within the agency if the primary handler declines adoption.
  • Permits retired police dogs to be placed with non-profit organizations or no-kill animal shelters to facilitate appropriate adoption.
  • Overrides State Property Control Act provisions to enable these retirement and adoption procedures.

Legislative Description

POLICE DOG RETIREMENT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0817

8/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Criminal5/2/2016
Rules4/21/2016
State Government & Veterans Affairs3/8/2016
Assignments2/19/2016

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