HB3647

EXAMINATION OF IMPORTED ANIMAL

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Requires licensed veterinarians to examine dogs and cats imported into Illinois and mandates shelters to provide adopters with examination documents.

HB3647 amends the Animal Welfare Act to mandate that a licensed veterinarian examine each dog or cat imported into Illinois from another state by an animal shelter or animal control facility. The veterinarian must provide an examination document to the facility. The act also requires shelters to give adopters specific information about the animal, including breed, age, medical history, and adoption fees. Shelters must post this information near the animal's cage and provide adopters with a written statement and an acknowledgement form to sign.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee