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 Bill Status of HB4000  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  HUMANE ANIMAL EUTHANASIA

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert Rita

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
510 ILCS 72/5
510 ILCS 72/20
510 ILCS 72/35
510 ILCS 72/55
510 ILCS 72/60
510 ILCS 72/65
510 ILCS 72/85
510 ILCS 72/90
510 ILCS 72/100
510 ILCS 72/105
510 ILCS 72/115
510 ILCS 72/120
510 ILCS 72/125
510 ILCS 72/130
510 ILCS 72/135
510 ILCS 72/140
510 ILCS 72/145
510 ILCS 72/150
510 ILCS 72/160
510 ILCS 72/165
510 ILCS 72/170
510 ILCS 72/190 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Changes references from "Director" to "Secretary". Removes a requirement for certified euthanasia technicians to renew his or her certification every 5 years. Makes changes to provisions concerning investigations, hearings, certification of record, criminal penalties, confidentiality, and surrender and restoration of certificates. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation may summarily suspend the certificate of a euthanasia agency or euthanasia technician without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing, if the Secretary finds that the evidence indicates that the continued practice of the certified euthanasia agency or technician would constitute cruelty or an imminent danger to the public. Makes other changes.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
510 ILCS 72/45

Further amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Removes a provision requiring the renewal of euthanasia technician certification every 5 years. Provides that as a condition for renewal of a certification, humane euthanasia technicians may be required to complete additional coursework or education, as defined by rule. Provides that a euthanasia technician employed by a euthanasia agency may perform euthanasia by the administration of a Schedule II nonnarcotic controlled substance.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/27/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  2/27/2015HouseFirst Reading
  2/27/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2015HouseAssigned to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
  3/19/2015HouseTo Business Licenses Subcommittee
  3/23/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robert Rita
  3/23/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
  3/25/2015HouseRecommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 003-000-000
  3/25/2015HouseRemains in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee
  3/25/2015HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/25/2015HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Business & Occupational Licenses Committee; 010-000-000
  3/26/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2015HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/24/2015HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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