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California One Step Closer To Banning Cat Declawing After Bill Passes Assembly
"Cat declawing is a cruel and barbaric surgical procedure that causes lifelong disfigurement and pain," said Assemblymember Alex Lee.
April 30, 2025
The California Assembly has unanimously passed a bill to ban cat declawing in the state. The bill will now go to the state senate.
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Assembly Bill 867 was authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-Milpitas) and is co-sponsored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The bill would only allow declawing if a veterinarian deems it medically necessary.
"Cat declawing is a cruel and barbaric surgical procedure that causes lifelong disfigurement and pain," said Lee. "This is a common sense bill reinforcing that cat declawing goes against ethical treatment standards for animals."
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