Bill Status of HB 4844   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  ANIMAL EUTHANASIA

House Sponsors
Rep. John A. Fritchey-Angelo Saviano-Karen A. Yarbrough-Elizabeth Coulson-Sandy Cole, Elizabeth Hernandez, Jack McGuire, Lou Lang, Sara Feigenholtz, Sidney H. Mathias, Harry Osterman, Kevin A. McCarthy, Greg Harris, Mike Boland, LaShawn K. Ford, David E. Miller, Maria Antonia Berrios, Ed Sullivan, Jr., Jack D. Franks, Linda Chapa LaVia, Patrick J Verschoore, Michael K. Smith, Luis Arroyo, Karen May, Kathleen A. Ryg, Elaine Nekritz, Dennis M. Reboletti, Franco Coladipietro, Harry R. Ramey, Jr., Michael Tryon, Patricia R. Bellock, Renée Kosel, Sandra M. Pihos, Carolyn H. Krause and JoAnn D. Osmond

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Don Harmon-Heather Steans and Pamela J. Althoff-Dan Kotowski)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2305/2from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 22
510 ILCS 5/11from Ch. 8, par. 361
510 ILCS 70/3.08 new
510 ILCS 70/6from Ch. 8, par. 706
510 ILCS 72/1
510 ILCS 72/35
510 ILCS 72/36 new
510 ILCS 72/57
510 ILCS 72/65
510 ILCS 72/66 new
510 ILCS 72/90
510 ILCS 72/91 new
510 ILCS 72/165 rep.
720 ILCS 570/102from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1102

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to prohibit destruction of an animal by decompression chamber and lowering the oxygen pressure or by using nitrous oxide, halothane, carbon monoxide, or carbon dioxide. Imposes criminal penalties for violation. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Changes the short title to the Humane Animal Euthanasia Act. Contains provisions concerning renewal of a euthanasia technician certificate and continuing education; restrictions on issuing certificates because of felony convictions; euthanasia methods; refusal to renew and revocation of euthanasia technician and euthanasia agency certification; exemptions from certification; and criminal penalties. Amends other Acts to make conforming changes.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 2305/2
510 ILCS 5/11
510 ILCS 70/6
510 ILCS 72/1
720 ILCS 570/102

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to prohibit euthanasia of a companion animal by decompression chamber and lowering the oxygen pressure or by using carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide. Imposes criminal penalties for violation. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Contains provisions concerning renewal of a euthanasia technician certificate and continuing education; restrictions on issuing certificates because of felony convictions; euthanasia methods; refusal to renew and revocation of euthanasia technician and euthanasia agency certification; exemptions from certification; and criminal penalties.

House Amendment No. 2
Provides that certain alleged criminal violations shall be referred to the State's Attorney in the county in which the violation occurred (instead of to the State's Attorney in the county in which the violation occurred or to the Illinois Attorney General's office).

House Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
510 ILCS 70/3.08 new
Adds reference to:
510 ILCS 70/3.02
510 ILCS 70/3.09 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with changes. In the Humane Care for Animals Act, removes the provisions concerning prohibited methods of euthanasia of a companion animal and instead provides (i) that euthanasia by carbon monoxide is prohibited unless performed by a licensed veterinarian and (ii) that use of a decompression chamber or carbon dioxide is prohibited. Provides criminal penalties for violation. Sets forth requirements for a veterinarian to be eligible for the exemption. In the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act, (i) restores the requirement that to qualify as a euthanasia technician certain licenses or certifications must have been issued within 3 years before the date of the application and (ii) provides for criminal penalties to be enforced by the State’s Attorney (instead of the State’s Attorney or the Attorney General).

House Amendment No. 4
Further amends the Humane Care for Animals Act and the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Provides that there is no rulemaking authority under the amendatory Act, but that the Governor may suggest rules by filing them with the General Assembly and requesting that the General Assembly authorize such rulemaking by law, enact the suggested rules into law, or take other appropriate action in the General Assembly's discretion. Further amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Provides that a licensed veterinarian may euthanize companion animals in an animal shelter or animal control facility by the use of carbon monoxide if the veterinarian complies with the requirements set forth in the Humane Care for Animals Act for euthanasia by that method.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey
  2/8/2008HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  2/14/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole
  2/19/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  2/20/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  2/20/2008HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  2/20/2008HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough
  2/21/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
  2/22/2008HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  2/25/2008HouseRe-assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  2/28/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire
  3/4/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
  3/6/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  3/6/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/6/2008HouseMotion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 005-003-004
  3/6/2008HouseRemains in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  3/13/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/13/2008HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 009-003-000
  3/13/2008HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
  4/1/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
  4/2/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.
  4/3/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  4/15/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey
  4/15/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/16/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  4/16/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Re-Referred to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  4/16/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 013-000-000
  4/17/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  4/17/2008HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 3 Adopted by Voice Vote
  4/17/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/18/2008HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008
  4/30/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey
  4/30/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/5/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  5/6/2008HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/6/2008HouseHouse Amendment No. 4 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/6/2008HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J Verschoore
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael K. Smith
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Franco Coladipietro
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry R. Ramey, Jr.
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carolyn H. Krause
  5/7/2008HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  5/7/2008HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
  5/8/2008SenateArrive in Senate
  5/8/2008SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/8/2008SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
  5/8/2008SenateFirst Reading
  5/8/2008SenateReferred to Rules
  5/8/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather Steans
  5/12/2008SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  5/15/2008SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee
  5/19/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  5/23/2008SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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