AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Prohibits declawing of a cat or other animal, unless a licensed veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000.)
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2022
Last action Mar 10, 2022
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Mar 10, 2022
Committee
03/10/2022 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced
02/18/2022 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
lower
8 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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