SB 1499 Illinois Senate · 94th Regular Session

BOVINE TAIL DOCKING

Summary
Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act. Prohibits the docking of the tail of any member of the bovine species. Provides that "dock" means to remove any part of the animal's tail for any reason other than to amputate part of the tail due to an incurable injury or illness to the tail that threatens the animal's well-being, but does not include trimming the hair at the end of the tail. Provides that bovine tail docking is punishable in the same manner as animal torture.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2005
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Introduced Feb 23, 2005 Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Jan 9, 2007
Senate · Failed
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Feb 23, 2005
Senate · Referred to committee
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John O. Jones
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