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MI HB4674

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits veterinarians and other licensees from performing onychectomy (declawing), partial or complete phalangectomy, tendonectomy, or any other surgical procedure that prevents normal functioning of cat claws, toes, or paws unless medically necessary
  • Allows such procedures only when necessary to address a therapeutic purpose, defined as treatment for existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal claw conditions that compromise the cat's health
  • Explicitly excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-based reasons as valid justifications for these procedures
  • Applies to domestic cats of the species Felis catus and hybrids, including savannah cats, Serengeti cats, Maine coons, Bengal cats, and chausies
  • Amends the Michigan Public Health Code (1978 PA 368) by adding Section 18830

Legislative Description

Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18830.

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

6/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Operations6/25/2024
Agriculture5/25/2023

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