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Introduced
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
In Committee
05/07/2019
05/07/2019
Crossed Over
03/06/2019
03/06/2019
Passed
05/30/2019
05/30/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2019
08/09/2019
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Animal Control Act. Provides that every owner of a cat that is a companion animal and is 4 months or more of age shall have each cat inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Provides that every cat that is a companion animal shall have a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. Provides that the provision does not apply to feral cats; however, if a feral cat is presented to a licensed veterinarian for sterilization, the feral cat shall be inoculated against rabies, unless the person presenting the feral cat for care provides an inoculation certificate showing that the feral cat has been inoculated against rabies, and the cost of the inoculation shall be paid by the person presenting the feral cat to a licensed veterinarian for care. Provides that a veterinarian who inoculates a feral cat shall issue an inoculation certificate to the person who presented the feral cat for veterinary care. Makes other technical changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Animal Control Act in Illinois. It requires owners of cats that are companion animals to have their cats inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian when the cats are 4 months or older, and to get a second rabies vaccination within one year of the first. The bill exempts feral cats from this requirement, but if a feral cat is presented to a veterinarian for sterilization, the feral cat must be inoculated against rabies, with the cost paid by the person presenting the cat. The bill also requires veterinarians who inoculate feral cats to issue an inoculation certificate to the person who presented the cat for care.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0299 (on 08/09/2019)
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