California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1230 — Veterinary medicine: declawing animals.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law prohibits a person from performing, or otherwise procuring or arranging for the performance of, surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on any cat that is a member of an exotic or native wild cat species and prohibits a person from otherwise altering such a cat's toes, claws, or paws to prevent the normal function of the cat's toes, claws, or paws. Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board in the Department of Consumer Affairs. A violation of the act is a crime. This bill would prohibit a person from performing a declawing on a cat or other animal unless the person is licensed as a veterinarian and the veterinarian is performing the declawing for a therapeutic purpose. The bill would require a veterinarian to record the therapeutic purpose in the animal's medical record if the veterinarian determines that a declawing is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. The bill would make a veterinarian subject to a determination by the board to revoke the veterinarian's license if the veterinarian does not comply with the bill's provisions. Because a violation of these provisions by a person who is not a veterinarian would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Held without recommendation.

  4. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  5. Coauthors revised.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Quirk · Primary
  • Chiu · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Quirk

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Chiu

Not signed on (120)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1230 do?
Existing law prohibits a person from performing, or otherwise procuring or arranging for the performance of, surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on any cat that is a member of an exotic or native wild cat species and prohibits a person from otherwise altering such a cat's toes, claws, or paws to prevent the normal function of the cat's toes, claws, or paws. Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board in the Department of Consumer Affairs. A violation of the act is a crime. This bill would prohibit a person from performing a declawing on a cat or other animal unless the person is licensed as a veterinarian and the veterinarian is performing the declawing for a therapeutic purpose. The bill would require a veterinarian to record the therapeutic purpose in the animal's medical record if the veterinarian determines that a declawing is necessary for a therapeutic purpose. The bill would make a veterinarian subject to a determination by the board to revoke the veterinarian's license if the veterinarian does not comply with the bill's provisions. Because a violation of these provisions by a person who is not a veterinarian would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 1230?
AB 1230 is sponsored by Quirk and Chiu.
What is the current status of AB 1230?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1230?
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