2023 House Bill 4883

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

A bill to prohibit certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

AI Analysis – Experimental

This bill aims to prohibit certain medical procedures for declawing cats, except when necessary for therapeutic purposes, which are defined as physical medical conditions compromising a cat's health but not including cosmetic or convenience reasons.

Introduced in the House

June 28, 2023

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

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Joey Andrews (D-38), Jaime Churches (D-27), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Natalie Price (D-5), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Donavan McKinney (D-14) and Erin Byrnes (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 26, 2024

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations