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Introduced
08/02/2019
08/02/2019
In Committee
08/16/2019
08/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a person from performing a declawing on a cat within this state; providing an exception; providing that a veterinarian who performs a prohibited declawing is subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Veterinary Medicine, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the declawing of cats within the state of Florida, except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose, such as addressing a physical medical condition of the cat. It defines "declawing" as any surgical procedure that removes or disables a cat's claws. The bill imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for each violation by a non-veterinarian, and disciplinary action by the Board of Veterinary Medicine for licensed veterinarians who perform prohibited declawing procedures. The bill aims to protect the welfare of cats by restricting the practice of declawing, which is considered an inhumane procedure that can cause lasting physical and behavioral issues for the animals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Agriculture (S)
Last Action
Died in Innovation, Industry, and Technology (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #752514 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/Amendment/752514/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #625000 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/Amendment/625000/HTML |
| Senate Committee Amendment #274770 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/Amendment/274770/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/48/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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