Bill Status of SB 3264   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  DANGEROUS ANIMALS ACT-PERMIT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Heather A. Steans

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
720 ILCS 585/Act rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Dangerous Animals Act of 2012. Identifies a class of animals that qualify as dangerous animals. Provides that a person must hold a Dangerous Animal Permit or a Limited Entry Permit to possess a dangerous animal in the State. Sets forth requirements that must be met before the Department of Natural Resources may issue a Dangerous Animal Permit or a Limited Entry Permit. Provides for the suspension of permit privileges and the revocation of permits. Requires certain records to be kept by the possessors of a dangerous animal. Sets forth additional prohibitions related to the keeping and transport of dangerous animals. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. Sets forth provisions related to civil liability and immunity. Provides for the seizure and forfeiture of dangerous animals and equipment under certain circumstances. Creates the Dangerous Animal Advisory Committee to review periodically the list of dangerous animals. Exempts certain individuals and institutions from the requirements of the Act. Repeals the Illinois Dangerous Animal Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/1/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans
  2/1/2012SenateFirst Reading
  2/1/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/7/2012SenateAssigned to Agriculture and Conservation
  2/28/2012SenatePostponed - Agriculture and Conservation
  3/2/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Heather A. Steans
  3/2/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/6/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture and Conservation
  3/7/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Agriculture and Conservation
  3/7/2012SenateHeld in Agriculture and Conservation
  3/9/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/9/2012SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

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