2023 House Bill 4674

Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18830.

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Prohibits the declawing of cats unless necessary for a therapeutic purpose.

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Julie Brixie (D-73), Christine Morse (D-40), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Joey Andrews (D-38), Natalie Price (D-5), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jenn Hill (D-109), Kevin Coleman (D-25), Rachel Hood (D-81), Kara Hope (D-74) and Kelly Breen (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 25, 2024

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations