Bill Status of SB 1884   100th General Assembly

Short Description:  RESEARCH DOGS & CATS ADOPTION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Linda Holmes-Thomas Cullerton-Ira I. Silverstein-Julie A. Morrison, Cristina Castro-Melinda Bush, Patricia Van Pelt and Iris Y. Martinez

House Sponsors
(Rep. Laura Fine-Margo McDermed-Martin J. Moylan-Daniel J. Burke-Stephanie A. Kifowit, David A. Welter, Barbara Wheeler and Christine Winger)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0323

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Research Dogs and Cats Adoption Act. Provides that a research facility, after the completion of any research involving a dog or cat, shall assess the health of the dog or cat and determine whether it is suitable for adoption. Provides that a research facility shall make reasonable efforts to offer for adoption a dog or cat determined to be suitable. Provides that a research facility that provides dogs or cats to an animal adoption organization is immune from any civil liability under the Act except for willful or wanton misconduct. Requires research facilities to have a research facility adoption policy made available on the facility's website. Defines "research facility".

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  2/10/2017SenateFirst Reading
  2/10/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  2/28/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
  2/28/2017SenateAssigned to Higher Education
  3/8/2017SenatePostponed - Higher Education
  3/10/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  3/14/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  3/15/2017SenateDo Pass Higher Education; 013-000-000
  3/15/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 16, 2017
  4/6/2017SenateSecond Reading
  4/6/2017SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 25, 2017
  4/25/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
  4/26/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  4/26/2017SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/27/2017SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  4/28/2017HouseArrived in House
  4/28/2017HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
  4/28/2017HouseFirst Reading
  4/28/2017HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  5/9/2017HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler
  5/9/2017HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christine Winger
  5/16/2017HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/19/2017HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 26, 2017
  5/24/2017HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000
  5/24/2017HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2017HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2017HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/26/2017HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2017
  5/30/2017HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  5/30/2017SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2017SenateSent to the Governor
  8/24/2017SenateGovernor Approved
  8/24/2017SenateEffective Date January 1, 2018
  8/24/2017SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0323

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