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IL SB3129
Bill
Status
Passed
8/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Cullerton
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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
Full Bill Text
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