NY A01303

Prohibits performing onychectomy (declawing), partial or complete phalangectomy, or tendonectomy procedures on cats in New York State except for therapeutic purposes.

Defines therapeutic purpose as addressing a physical medical condition such as existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury, or abnormal claw condition that compromises the cat's health.

Explicitly excludes cosmetic, aesthetic, or convenience-based reasons from the definition of therapeutic purpose.

Establishes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for violations of the declawing prohibition.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.