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HB 1352

MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema and 33 co-sponsors

Illinois HB 1352 establishes multi-county veterinary assistance coordination to expand animal healthcare access and emergency response capabilities across participating regions.

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
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Bill Summary · HB 1352

Legislative bill overview

HB 1352 establishes a multi-county veterinary assistance program in Illinois, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. Based on the title and sponsorship pattern, it appears designed to coordinate or expand veterinary services across multiple counties, possibly addressing rural access or animal health emergency response.

Why is this important

Veterinary services, particularly in rural areas, face significant access challenges. A multi-county assistance program could improve emergency response capabilities, reduce costs through resource-sharing, and ensure more consistent animal healthcare standards across regions—benefiting both agricultural operations and pet owners.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism unclear – No information on budget allocation, whether it requires new appropriations, or how counties share costs
  • Implementation responsibility – Ambiguity over which government entity administers the program and how local governments coordinate without creating bureaucratic inefficiency
  • Scope and eligibility – Questions about which types of veterinary services qualify (emergency only? livestock? companion animals?) and which counties/operations receive assistance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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