Bill
HB 5209
Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18830.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Joe Aragona and 14 co-sponsors
Michigan HB 5209 bans declawing and similar claw-altering surgeries on cats, allowed only for therapeutic medical necessity; vets must justify medical need; promotes alternatives.
bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025