SB2461 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RETIRED POLICE DOG-CARE
Last Action

6/02/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

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.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2025SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
5/09/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
6/02/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments