Dogs; devocalization, prohibited, exception, penalty.

The bill now explicitly prohibits declawing procedures on cats, except when performed for therapeutic medical reasons or to protect an owner's health.

Requirements to keep records of dog devocalization procedures and allow audits by the Board were removed entirely.

The exemption for dog devocalization was narrowed; it is no longer allowed simply if rehoming is difficult, but is now restricted to cases where the procedure treats or relieves physical pain or harm from injury, disease, or defects.

The text regarding the estimated fiscal impact and appropriation for state correctional facilities was removed.

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Offered for Consideration' as a substitute amendment proposed by the Senate Committee.