LEGISLATION HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK AIMS TO BETTER PROTECT ANIMALS IN KENNELS.
THE BILL REQUIRES KENNELS THAT AREN’T STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A FIRE ALARM THAT AUTOMATICALLY NOTIFIES FIRST RESPONDERS. SENATOR DON DEWITTE OF ST. CHARLES SAYS IT WAS PROMPTED BY A TRAGIC FIRE IN WEST CHICAGO BACK IN JANUARY.
THE ALARM OR SPRINKLER SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE INSTALLED IN EACH BUILDING OF THE FACILITY. IT’S NOW UP TO THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN THE BILL INTO LAW.
