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IL HB5029
Bill
Status
Passed
8/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Terri Bryant
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Animal Welfare Act to revise definitions and licensing requirements for individuals and entities dealing with dogs and cats
- Replaces "kennel operator" and "cattery operator" definitions with new categories of "dog breeder," "cat breeder," "day care operator," and "boarding" services, with breeders exempt if they own 5 or fewer breeding females
- Requires dog dealers, dog breeders, and cat breeders to separate puppies and kittens from mothers only after 8 weeks of age and maintain records of origin and sales
- Expands licensing requirements to include day care operators and specifies that guard dog services outside Illinois providing services within the state must obtain state licenses
- Mandates that dog and cat sellers provide comprehensive documentation to buyers including age, breed, vaccination records, surgical sterilization status, breeder information, and microchip enrollment in a nationally searchable database
Legislative Description
AGRIBUSINESS SIGNS
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0842
8/14/2018
Committee Referrals
Agriculture5/2/2018
Assignments5/1/2018
Agriculture & Conservation3/7/2018
Rules2/14/2018
Full Bill Text
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