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HB2410 - 104th General Assembly

PET SHELTER EUTHANASIA BAN
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 605/3.6
510 ILCS 70/2.09
510 ILCS 72/57
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/31/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/04/2025 House First Reading
2/04/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025 House Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee