WA HB1904

Prohibits veterinarians from performing declawing procedures on domesticated cats unless medically necessary for therapeutic purposes such as treating infections, diseases, injuries, or abnormal conditions affecting the claw, nail bed, or toe bone

Requires veterinarians who perform therapeutic declawing to maintain detailed records for 4 years, including owner information, cat description, procedure date, reason performed, and supporting diagnostic evidence

Establishes fines for violations: $1,000 for first offense, $1,500 for second offense, and $2,500 for third or subsequent offenses, with licensed veterinarians also subject to disciplinary action by the board

Defines declawing procedures broadly to include onychectomy, dactylectomy, phalangectomy, and tendonectomy, but excludes nail filing, trimming, and temporary nail caps

Preempts all local ordinances regulating cat declawing enacted by counties, cities, towns, or other political subdivisions in Washington State