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Amends the Animal Welfare Act. In provisions concerning the acceptance of stray dogs and cats, provides that an animal shelter shall allow access to the public to view the animals housed there, and access to in-person viewing of the animals at the animal shelter shall not be restricted, except during emergency circumstances. Provides that "access to the public" means in-person access for any member of the public to view any impounded animal that is housed at an animal shelter during the animal shelter's regular hours of operation.
Introduced
Feb 6, 2026
Last Action
Feb 6, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 0 co
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
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Referred to Rules Committee