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Newsom Signs Major Animal Welfare Bills in California

10/11/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several animal welfare bills on October 10, 2025.
Assembly Bill 867 bans cat declawing unless medically necessary.
Assembly Bill 519 prohibits online dog sales by brokers.
Assembly Bill 506 voids contracts requiring nonrefundable deposits.
Senate Bill 312 requires health certificate disclosures for pet sellers, though critics warn the measures may not curb unregulated puppy sales due to enforcement and transparency concerns.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several animal welfare bills on October 10, 2025.
Assembly Bill 867 bans cat declawing unless medically necessary.
Assembly Bill 519 prohibits online dog sales by brokers.
Assembly Bill 506 voids contracts requiring nonrefundable deposits.
Senate Bill 312 requires health certificate disclosures for pet sellers, though critics warn the measures may not curb unregulated puppy sales due to enforcement and transparency concerns.