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 Bill Status of SB2259  94th General Assembly


Short Description:  ANIMAL CONTROL-VICIOUS DOG

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Gary G. Dahl

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
510 ILCS 5/2.04b new
510 ILCS 5/2.05a
510 ILCS 5/2.19b
510 ILCS 5/22.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Control Act. Defines a "companion animal" as one commonly considered, or considered by its owner, to be a pet. Redefines a "dangerous dog" to include one that injures a companion animal, livestock, or equidae. Redefines a "vicious dog" to include one that, while off its owner's property, kills a companion animal, livestock, or equidae and one that attacks a person and causes physical (now, serious physical) injury. Requires that animal control facilities annually report to the Department of Agriculture information including, but not limited to the facility's number of animal euthanasias, intakes, and sterilization procedures. Requires the Department to compile the reports and submit its findings to the Governor and General Assembly. Requires the Department to adopt implementing rules. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
510 ILCS 5/22.5 new

Restores language that "vicious dog" under the Act includes a dog that, without justification, attacks a person and causes "serious" physical injury or death. Deletes certain provisions requiring reports of animal control facilities to the Department of Agriculture.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl
  1/11/2006SenateFirst Reading
  1/11/2006SenateReferred to Rules
  1/12/2006SenateAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation
  1/18/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Gary G. Dahl
  1/18/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  1/18/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation
  2/1/2006SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  2/1/2006SenateHeld in Agriculture & Conservation
  2/15/2006SenateHeld in Agriculture & Conservation
  2/17/2006SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
  1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die

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