Illinois Senate to consider cat declawing ban after measure passes Illinois House

The Illinois Senate is now considering a bill that would make it illegal to declaw cats in the state unless it is medically necessary after it pass...

March 24, 2023
1:58 AM

The Illinois Senate is now considering a bill that would make it illegal to declaw cats in the state unless it is medically necessary after it passed the Illinois House. 'The science is clear: cat declawing can cause serious enduring discomfort and loss of quality of life for cats.' —  Aurora state Rep. Barbara Hernandez The measure, sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, passed in the House on March 16 by a vote of 67-38. It would amend the state's Humane Care for Animals Act and would prohibit surgical claw removal, declawing tendonectomies or other alterations of cats' toes that would impair normal function except for necessary medical purposes.

Eric Schelkopf