IL HB5771 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-03-25 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides for the licensure of dog breeders and the regulation of commercial dog breeders. Defines "dog breeder" as any person who owns, has possession of, or harbors 6 or more female dogs capable of reproduction for the purpose of the sale of their offspring. Defines "commercial dog breeder" as any dog breeder who (1) owns, has possession of, or harbors 10 or more female dogs capable of reproduction; (2) breeds or whelps dogs; and (3) sells or transfers any dog to a whole sale dog dealer or pet shop or otherwise sells or transfers more than 30 dogs per calendar year. Provides additional requirements for licensees related to the treatment of dogs. Provides that, in addition to certain requirements imposed on other licensees under the Act, commercial dog breeders shall meet certain specified requirements concerning the treatment of dogs.

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Title

DOG BREEDING-PUPPY MILLS

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2010-03-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
2010-03-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
2010-03-25 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandy Cole
2010-03-25 Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
2010-03-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
2010-03-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios
2010-03-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
2010-03-25 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
2010-03-15 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2010-02-24 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
2010-02-16 Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
2010-02-09 Referred to Rules Committee
2010-02-09 First Reading
2010-02-09 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Susana A. Mendoza

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