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SB2461Introduced in the Senate

RETIRED POLICE DOG-CARE

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Javier Cervantes, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the University of Illinois system to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care of retired police dogs. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation to administer and manage the Program. Sets forth the required criteria a not-for-profit corporation must meet to be selected for a grant award. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Trustees to make grants to the not-for-profit corporation to be the disbursing authority for the Program. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Requires the Board of Trustees to adopt rules to implement the Act. Makes a conforming change in the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

June 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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