Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HF 1857: Cats; elective declawing of cats prohibited and civil penalties imposed.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HF 1857 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Cats; elective declawing of cats prohibited and civil penalties imposed. Primary sponsor: Andy Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Author added Xiong.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 25B |
| Alex Falconer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 49A |
| Kari Rehrauer | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 35B |
| Brad Tabke | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | House | 54A |
| Xiong | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Xiong
- Author added Falconer
- Author added Rehrauer
- Author added Tabke
- Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy