Rhode Island HB 5160: AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (Prohibits declawing on a cat or other animal, unless a veterinarian has determined that the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. Any person who violates this section would be subject to a fine.)

Status: 03/08/2017 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2017-03-08)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2017 · Bill: HB 5160

Subjects: Animals, Criminal Offense, Fees

Sponsors: Fellela, Fogarty, Keable, Lima, Serpa

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