SB0128

RABIES INOCULATION EXEMPTION

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Illinois SB0128 amends the Animal Control Act to modify rabies inoculation requirements for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

Illinois SB0128 amends the Animal Control Act to modify rabies inoculation requirements for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The bill mandates that every dog and companion cat over four months old must be inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. It also requires veterinarians to provide a certificate of immunization to the county administrator. For feral cats presented for sterilization, rabies inoculation is required unless an inoculation certificate is provided.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

111 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

2:00 PM

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0072