RETIRED POLICE DOG-CARE House SponsorsRep. Bradley Fritts 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee New Act625 ILCS 5/3-699.8 Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act. Creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program within the University of Illinois system to provide a stable funding source for the veterinary care of retired police dogs. Provides that the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois shall contract with a not-for-profit corporation to administer and manage the Program. Sets forth the required criteria a not-for-profit corporation must meet to be selected for a grant award. Subject to appropriation, requires the Board of Trustees to make grants to the not-for-profit corporation to be the disbursing authority for the Program. Provides that annual disbursements to a former handler or an adopter of a retired police dog to reimburse him or her for the cost of the retired police dog's veterinary care may not exceed $1,500 per dog. Requires the Board of Trustees to adopt rules to implement the Act. Makes a conforming change in the Illinois Vehicle Code. 2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee