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 Bill Status of SB1637  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  ANIMALS-IDENTIFICATION SCAN

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

House Sponsors
(Rep. David Reis)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/3/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0240

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
510 ILCS 5/10from Ch. 8, par. 360
510 ILCS 5/11from Ch. 8, par. 361


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that when dogs or cats are impounded, they must be scanned using a universal scanner and be examined for all other currently acceptable methods of identification within 24 hours of intake of each animal. Provides that a mailed notice shall remain the primary means of contacting an owner of an impounded dog or cat; however, the Administrator shall also attempt to contact the owner by any other contact information provided, such as a telephone number or email address. Provides that any impounded animal be held for a minimum of 7 business days to allow reclamation by an owner, agent, or caretaker. Provides that if an animal has been microchipped and the owner on the chip cannot be located or refuses to reclaim the animal, attempt should be made to contact the previous owner named on the chip, as well as the agency or individual who purchased the chip, prior to euthanizing, transferring, or adoption. Provides that prior to euthanizing or transferring an animal, the animal shall be rescanned using a universal scanner, for the presence of a microchip and, if a microchip cannot be detected, examined for all other currently acceptable methods of identification, including, but not limited to, identification tags, tattoos, and rabies license tag. Provides for the prioritization of intake of animals from within the State prior to animals from outside the State. Effective January 1, 2012.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
510 ILCS 5/11
Adds reference to:
510 ILCS 5/35

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Animal Control Act. Reinserts provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Removes the provision concerning animal shelters prioritizing the acceptance of animals. Provides that any animal control facility who in good faith contacts the registered owner of a microchipped animal shall be immune from criminal liability. Provides that any animal control facility worker who microchips an animal shall be immune from criminal liability. Provides that any animal shelter or animal control worker who deems it dangerous to scan an animal for a microchip or examine an animal for other identification due to the fractious display of the animal shall be immune from criminal liability. Effective January 1, 2012.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Provides that an owner, agent, or caretaker (rather than the owner) shall be contacted prior to Administrator taking further action concerning a dog or cat that has been apprehended and impounded.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Removes a provision concerning any animal shelter or animal control worker who deems it dangerous to scan an animal for a microchip or examine an animal for other identification shall be immune from criminal liability and shall not be liable for civil damages.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2011SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  2/9/2011SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2011SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/23/2011SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/1/2011SenateHeld in Agriculture and Conservation
  3/9/2011SenatePostponed - Agriculture and Conservation
  3/14/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  3/14/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/15/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/15/2011SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/15/2011SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture and Conservation; 009-000-000
  3/15/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2011
  3/30/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  3/30/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/30/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
  4/6/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture and Conservation; 008-000-000
  4/8/2011SenateSecond Reading
  4/8/2011SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Althoff
  4/8/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2011
  4/14/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  4/14/2011HouseArrived in House
  4/14/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2011HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. David Reis
  4/14/2011HouseFirst Reading
  4/14/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/21/2011HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  5/6/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. David Reis
  5/6/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/9/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  5/10/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/10/2011HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-000-000
  5/10/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/19/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  5/19/2011SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/19/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 20, 2011
  5/20/2011SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  5/20/2011SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/24/2011SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government and Veterans Affairs
  5/25/2011SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government and Veterans Affairs; 007-000-000
  5/26/2011SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
  5/26/2011SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/24/2011SenateSent to the Governor
  8/3/2011SenateGovernor Approved
  8/3/2011SenateEffective Date January 1, 2012
  8/3/2011SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0240

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