MD HB445 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB22
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-28 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-28 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a veterinary practitioner from performing certain declawing procedures on a cat unless the procedure is necessary for a therapeutic purpose; requiring the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to refuse, suspend, or revoke any application or license, and censure or place on probation any licensee after a hearing if the veterinary practitioner fails to comply with the prohibition; prohibiting a person from performing certain declawing procedures on a cat; etc.
Title
Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-23 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
HB445 (Carry Over) 2020-01-28 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Agriculture
Animals
Committees and Commissions
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Fines
Health
Hearings
Jurisdiction
Licenses
Medical Treatments
Penalties and Sentences
Veterinarians
Animals
Committees and Commissions
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Fines
Health
Hearings
Jurisdiction
Licenses
Medical Treatments
Penalties and Sentences
Veterinarians
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Agriculture | 2 | 310 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Agriculture | 2 | 310.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Agriculture | 2 | 313.2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Criminal Law | 10 | 625.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0445?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0445f.pdf |
