Illinois HB 5411: RABIES VACCINES IN SHELTERS
Status: Passed Both Houses (as of 2026-05-21)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5411
Sponsors: Kelly M. Cassidy, Sara Feigenholtz, Barbara Hernandez, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Jawaharial Williams, Theresa Mah
Bill Text
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