Illinois HB 3222: HUMANE CARE-ANIMALS-PENALTIES
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-03-21)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 3222
Sponsors: Wayne A. Rosenthal
Bill Text
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