HB 5208

Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Creates new act.

In committee Last action November 5, 2025: bill electronically reproduced November 4, 2025

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor: Stephanie Young
Cosponsors (14): Carrie Rheingans, Dylan Wegela, Erin Byrnes, Jason Morgan, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Jimmie Wilson, Joseph Aragona, Julie Brixie, Kelly Breen, Laurie Pohutsky, Natalie Price, Penelope Tsernoglou, Regina Weiss

Status

In committee as of November 5, 2025. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Agriculture (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
November 5, 2025	House	bill electronically reproduced November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025	House	referred to Committee on Agriculture
November 4, 2025	House	read a first time
November 4, 2025	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Stephanie Young

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