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IL HB5193

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Luis Arroyo

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Animal Welfare Act by modifying Section 18.1 regarding sale of reptiles and other animals.

  • Requires pet shops selling reptiles to display and distribute notices about safe reptile-handling practices, including information about salmonella risk and specific safety guidelines.

  • Mandates reptile-handling notices be at least 8.5 by 11 inches with clearly visible fonts, or alternatively use a notice provided free by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

  • Prohibits pet shop operators from selling sugar gliders at the Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, agricultural association fairs, or county fairs.

Legislative Description

ANIMAL WELFARE-SUGAR GLIDER

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules4/13/2018
Agriculture & Conservation2/27/2018
Rules2/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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