Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · 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.

In committee Last action November 5, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025

Plain-language summary

HB 5209 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on November 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18830. Primary sponsor: Jimmie Wilson (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 5, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 11/04/2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jimmie Wilson (Democratic). 14 co-sponsors.