SHB 1904 — Prohibiting the act of declawing cats.

What this bill does

Prohibits the performance of a declawing procedure on a cat, except for therapeutic purposes. Establishes fines for the unlawful performance of a declawing procedure on a cat. Establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for veterinarians performing declawing procedures on cats.

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