HB 2410

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 21, 2025.

PET SHELTER EUTHANASIA BAN.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-2410
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2025-03-21
Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that nothing in the Act permits the euthanization of a dog or cat or other pet in an animal shelter except in accordance with the requirements under certain provisions of the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. In the definition of "humanely euthanized"", provides that ""humanely euthanized"" does not include euthanization of a dog, cat, or other pet in an animal shelter for any reason other than health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of any law, no person may euthanize a cat, dog, or other pet in an animal shelter unless the euthanization is for health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Effective January 1, 2026."

Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-03-21 Status in_committee
2025-03-21 Latest Action 3/21/2025 - House:
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