Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2410

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Provides that nothing in the Act permits the euthanization of a dog or cat or other pet in an animal shelter except in accordance with the requirements under certain provisions of the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. In the definition of "humanely euthanized", provides that "humanely euthanized" does not include euthanization of a dog, cat, or other pet in an animal shelter for any reason other than health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Amends the Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of any law, no person may euthanize a cat, dog, or other pet in an animal shelter unless the euthanization is for health reasons, attitude issues, or aggressiveness. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/31/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/4/2025	House	First Reading
2/4/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/21/2025	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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