Bill > HB3647

This bill amends the Animal Welfare Act to require additional documentation and medical examination for dogs and cats imported into Illinois by animal shelters or animal control facilities. Specifically, the bill mandates that any dog or cat brought into the state from another state must be examined by a licensed veterinarian, who will provide an examination document. The animal shelter or animal control facility must then include this veterinary examination document as part of the information provided to potential adopters before the adoption takes place. The bill expands the existing requirements for adoption disclosures by adding a new provision that dogs and cats imported from out of state must have a veterinary examination document included in the adoption paperwork. This ensures that adopters receive comprehensive medical information about animals being transferred across state lines, potentially helping to prevent the spread of diseases and providing transparency about the animal's health status at the time of adoption. The bill requires both the veterinarian and the shelter to document and disclose this information, with the adopter acknowledging receipt of these details through a signed disclosure form.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3647&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104