Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 252: Prohibit a person from declawing a cat
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 252 is a bill introduced in the Ohio Senate on September 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit a person from declawing a cat. Primary sponsor: Al Cutrona (Republican), Hearcel Craig (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To enact section 959.22 of the Revised Code to prohibit a person from declawing a cat.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Cutrona | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Hearcel Craig | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Casey Weinstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced