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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Passed
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2022
04/21/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts
AI Summary
This bill prohibits veterinary practitioners from performing declawing procedures on cats, except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose, such as to address a physical or medical condition that compromises the health or well-being of the animal. It establishes penalties for violations, including fines and disciplinary action against veterinary licenses. The bill also defines "declawing procedure" and clarifies that it does not include nail filing, nail trimming, or the placement of temporary nail caps. The law will take effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Lorig Charkoudian (D)*,
Lisa Belcastro (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 178 (on 04/21/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0022?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_178_hb0022t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0022_ehe.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 413526/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0002/hb0022_41352601.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0022t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0022_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0022f.pdf |
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