AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DECLAWING OF CATS EXCEPT WHEN MEDICALLY NECESSARY.

HB 6287 prohibits declawing cats in the state except when a veterinarian determines it is medically necessary for the cat's health. The bill directly affects cat owners, veterinarians, and animal care facilities by making declawing illegal without a documented medical justification. Key provisions require veterinary professionals to provide written justification for any declawing procedure and ban the practice for non-medical reasons like owner convenience. This policy change aims to prevent what the bill describes as an inhumane procedure, focusing on animal welfare without restricting necessary medical care.