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MI HB6459
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Yousef Rabhi
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AI Summary
- Prohibits performing onychectomy, phalangectomy, tendonectomy, or any other surgical procedure that prevents normal claw functioning on cats unless medically necessary for therapeutic purposes
- Defines "therapeutic purpose" as addressing physical medical conditions such as existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal claw conditions that compromise the cat's health
- Excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-based reasons from qualifying as therapeutic purposes
- Applies to all domestic cats of species Felis catus and hybrids including savannah, Serengeti, Maine coon, Bengal, and chausie cats
- Establishes civil fine of up to $1,000 for violations, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general
Legislative Description
Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Creates new act.
Animals: cats
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/12/2022
10/12/2022
Committee Referrals
Agriculture10/11/2022
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