February 18, 2020
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-committee-consider-repeal-puppy-consumer-protection-laws-thursday-2-20-act-now/
The Illinois House Commerce and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to
consider a bill, S 3078, on Thursday (February 20), that would repeal consumer
protections for pet purchasers passed in 2017. The measure would further
require that pet stores could sell only dogs from an animal shelter or rescue
distributor/facility.
The current law - the "Illinois Safe Pets Act" - was passed in 2017 with
support from the American Kennel Club, AKC's state federation, and numerous
other animal interest groups. This law required that pet stores source only
from USDA-licensed kennels that met specific standards and did not have any
health or welfare violations.
Senate Bill 3078 would remove all these requirements that protect the health
and welfare of dogs and enable consumers to know the health and background of
the animal prior to sale. Shelters would be required, however, to provide
information on how the animal was obtained.
All Illinois residents and anyone who purchases a dog in Illinois are strongly
encouraged to contact the committee and express your concerns with Senate Bill
3078. Scroll down for information on how to contact the committee.
Talking Points Against SB 3078:
• There is a belief that these bills will end substandard breeders.
However, fewer than 4 percent of pets purchased in the US come from pet shops.
These laws limit choice and will do little to address any issues associated
with substandard breeders.
• SB 3078 will reduce the average person's access and ability to choose
a pet with the predictable type, mandated care, and substantiated health
background that come with purebred pets from regulated sources. Individuals
who lack the resources or do not have access to private hobby breeders will be
the most directly impacted.
For additional talking points, read AKC's position statement on Pet Choice.
What You Can Do:
• Submit an online witness slip - Comments may be submitted directly to
the committee by completing an online witness slip at this link. Select the
bill you wish to comment on from the list and follow the online steps. AKC
recommends that they be submitted prior to the meeting, which begins at 9:00 am
on February 20.
• Contact the members of the committee:
Sen. Linda Holmes - Chair
(217) 782-0422
Sen. Ann Gillespie
(217) 782-4471
Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
(217) 782-0052
Sen. Cristina Castro (Sponsor - HB 3078)
(217) 782-7746
Sen. Napoleon Harris III
(217) 782-8066
Sen. Michael Hastings
(217) 782-9595
Sen. Iris Martinez
(217) 782-8191
Sen. Laura Murphy
(217) 782-3875
laura@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sen. Dale Fowler
(217) 782-5509
Sen. Neil Anderson
(217) 782-5957
senatorneilanderson@xxxxxxxxx
Sen. Jim Oberweis
(217) 782-0471
senatoroberweis@xxxxxxxxx
For more information on this bill, contact AKC's Government Relations
Department at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
LLARTC
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