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IN HB1220

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits performing surgical claw removal, declawing (onychectomy), or tendonectomy procedures on cats in Indiana, effective July 1, 2026
  • Exempts procedures performed solely for therapeutic purposes, defined as medically necessary treatment for existing or recurring infection, disease, injury, or abnormal condition that jeopardizes the cat's health
  • Explicitly excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-related procedures from the therapeutic exemption
  • Establishes escalating civil penalties: $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $2,500 for third and subsequent violations
  • Requires all collected civil penalties to be deposited in the state general fund

Legislative Description

Prohibition on declawing cats.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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