A00796Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits the declawing and descenting of ferrets except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose and performed by a licensed veterinarian.
Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits the declawing and descenting of ferrets except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose and performed by a licensed veterinarian.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules · May 28, 2025
15
Yes
6
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Absent |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to agriculture
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
referred to codes
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