“Illinois has a unique opportunity to adopt one of the strongest commercial breeding laws in the country,” says Cori Menkin, ASPCA Senior Director of Legislative Initiatives. “As commercial breeding increases throughout the United States, particularly in the Midwest, it is reassuring that Illinois is recognizing the need for stronger laws before the prevalence of puppy mills becomes a blight on the state’s reputation.”
As currently written, Chloe’s Bill would:
* Limit to 20 the number of unaltered dogs a breeder may possess
* Ban anyone convicted of felony-level animal cruelty from acquiring a dog-breeding license
* Prohibit wire flooring in commercial breeding facilities and create guidelines for appropriate heating, cooling and ventilation
* Require pet stores and breeders to provide customers with a dog’s full medical history
* Establish penalties for violations, ranging from fines to animal seizure and license revocation
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