Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats
Summary
Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats; prohibited for reasons of convenience in keeping or handling a dog or cat.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2025
Last action May 11, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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