Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2019	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

225 ILCS 605/2

from Ch. 8, par. 302

225 ILCS 605/3.8

225 ILCS 605/20

from Ch. 8, par. 320

225 ILCS 605/20.5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that a pet shop operator may offer a dog, cat, or rabbit for sale only if the pet shop operator has obtained the dog, cat, or rabbit from an animal control facility, animal shelter, or rescue group. Provides that a pet shop operator shall maintain specified records of each dog, cat, or rabbit sold. Provides that the pet shop operator shall post a sign on the cage or enclosure of the animal listing the name of the animal control facility, animal shelter, or rescue group from which the animal was obtained. Provides for administrative fine for each violation of the provisions. Provides that the provisions do not prohibit a unit of local government from adopting requirements that are more protective of animal welfare than those set forth in the provisions. Makes conforming changes throughout the Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/16/2018	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
2/16/2018	House	First Reading
2/16/2018	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2019	House	Session Sine Die

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