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WI SB1001

WI SB1001
Prohibiting cat declawing procedures.


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Introduced
02/17/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to create 89.067 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting cat declawing procedures.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits cat declawing procedures in the state of Wisconsin, except when performed for a therapeutic purpose as determined by a veterinarian. The bill defines "declawing procedure" to include various surgical procedures that remove or disable a cat's claws, such as onychectomy, phalangectomy, and tendonectomy. The term "therapeutic purpose" is limited to addressing an existing or recurring infection, disease, injury, or abnormal condition in the cat's claw that jeopardizes the cat's health, and does not include cosmetic or aesthetic purposes or making the cat more convenient to keep or handle.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)

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