LOC GOV-DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Summary
Amends the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act. Provides that the exceptions listed in Section 1 are narrow in scope, must be strictly construed, and apply only in bona fide and clearly established circumstances. Allows municipalities or counties, for unincorporated areas, to enact ordinances imposing greater restrictions on the possession of dangerous animals than are contained in this Act and to impose penalties for violations of those ordinances.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 6, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Local Government Committee
Feb 5, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Gary Hannig
DDemocratic
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