Bill > S169

This bill prohibits inhumane feline declawing, a surgical procedure that removes a cat's claws, except for therapeutic purposes to address an existing or recurring infection, disease, injury, or abnormal condition that jeopardizes the cat's health. It requires the procedure to be performed by a licensed veterinarian and creates penalties for violations, including fines and potential license suspension or revocation. The bill also mandates record-keeping and annual reporting requirements for veterinarians who perform declawing procedures. The goal is to protect cats from unnecessary and inhumane declawing practices.