Michigan · 2025-2026
HB 5209
Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18830.
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HB 5209 proposes to amend the Public Health Code of 1978 by adding a new section that prohibits certain medical procedures for declawing a cat. The bill specifically targets the practice of declawing cats through designated medical procedures within the state of Michigan.
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Sponsors + 14 cosponsors
- Jimmie Wilson Democratic lead
- Carrie Rheingans Democratic
- Dylan Wegela Democratic
- Erin Byrnes Democratic
- Jason Morgan Democratic
- Jaz Martus Democratic
- Jennifer Conlin Democratic
- Joe Aragona Republican
- Julie Brixie Democratic
- Kelly Breen Democratic
- Laurie Pohutsky Democratic
- Natalie Price Democratic
- Penelope Tsernoglou Democratic
- Regina Weiss Democratic
- Stephanie Young Democratic