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IL HR0175

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Diane Blair-Sherlock

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares April 30, 2023 as Therapy Animal Day in the State of Illinois
  • Recognizes that thousands of therapy animal teams serve communities across the United States and make millions of visits annually to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospice facilities
  • Acknowledges therapy animals' role in improving human health and well-being through interaction with veterans, seniors, patients, students, and those approaching end of life
  • Encourages Illinoisans to celebrate therapy animals and their human handlers for their service to communities across Illinois and the nation

Legislative Description

THERAPY ANIMAL DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/3/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation4/18/2023
Rules4/18/2023

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