IL SB1884

Research facilities at higher education institutions in Illinois that receive public funds and use dogs or cats must assess their health after research completion to determine adoption suitability.

Research facilities must make reasonable efforts to place suitable dogs and cats for adoption either through private placement or animal adoption organizations.

Attending veterinarians employed by research facilities have authority to assess animal health and determine adoption suitability.

Research facilities must develop and publicly post an adoption policy on their website detailing specific steps for adopting out dogs and cats no longer needed for research purposes.

Research facilities are granted civil liability immunity for providing animals to adoption organizations under their adoption policy, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct.