An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in cruelty to animals, further providing for animal mutilation and related offenses; and imposing penalties.

SB 846 makes it illegal to declaw cats for non-therapeutic reasons in Pennsylvania. The bill prohibits veterinarians and pet owners from performing declawing procedures (including onychectomy or tendonectomy) unless medically necessary to treat an existing health condition, excluding cosmetic or convenience reasons. Violations are punishable as summary offenses with fines ranging from $50 to $1,500, depending on the number of offenses. The law specifically excludes routine claw trimming or temporary nail caps from the prohibition.