Michigan Bill Proposes Banning Cat Declawing

MICHIGAN — Michigan may ban declawing cats.

State Rep. Nate Shannon of Sterling Heights is behind the house bill that would prohibit the declawing or any other surgical procedure that prevents normal functioning of a cat's claws – unless it's necessary.

On Monday, New York became the first state in the country to ban declawing.

If the ban becomes a law in Michigan, a violation could result in a fine up to $1,000 dollars.

Here's a look at the bill:

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