The Missouri Legislature adjourned its 2017 legislative session on May 12, 2017.
12 pet industry-related bills were introduced, ALL of which were considered priority by PIJAC.
Final Disposition of Priority Legislation:
BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
HB 159/ SB 88 | Amends Title 35 (Civil Procedure & Limitations), Chapter 516 (Statutes of Limitation) of Missouri Revised Statutes to provide that malpractice actions for damages against veterinarians or entities providing veterinary services shall be brought within 2 years from the date of the occurrence of the act. | DIED |
HB 384/SB 331 | Amends Title 38 (Crimes & Punishment), Chapter 578 (Miscellaneous Offenses) of Missouri Revised Statutes by adding two new sections relating to the confiscation and disposition of neglected or abused animals. | DIED |
HB 423/SB 423 | Amends Title 38 (Crimes & Punishment), Chapter 575 (Offenses Against the Administration of Justice) to further provide for the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal. | DIED |
HB 1219 | Amends Title 38 (Crimes & Punishment), Chapter 589 (Crime Prevention & Control Programs and Services) of MO Revised Statutes to establish the Missouri Animal Abuser Registration Act. | DIED |
HR 10 | A Resolution condemning the Yulin Lychee and Dog Meat Festival and urging China to end the dog meat trade. | DIED |
HB 262 | Amends Title VII (Public Health & Welfare), Chapter 209 (Disabilities Assistance) by revising the definition of "Service Dog" to include animals that provide support or therapeutic functions for individuals with psychiatric or mental disabilities. | DIED |
HB 905 | Amends Title XVII (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 273 (Dogs & Cats) of Missouri Statutes by adding a new Section 195 to prohibit local breed-specific dog regulations. | DIED |
HB 1134 | Amends Title XVII (Agriculture and Animals), Section 273 (Dogs-Cats), Section 273.036 (Owner Liability) of Missouri Revised Statutes to further provide for owner liability for dog bites. | DIED |
SB 335 | Amends Title XII (Public Health & Welfare), Chapter 209 (Disabilities Assistance), Section 200 (Definitions) to add "mental health service dog" to the definition of a service dog. | DIED |
SB 374 | Amends Title XXII (Public Health & Welfare), Chapter 209 (Disabilities Assistance, Aid to the Blind, and Rights of Persons with Visual, Hearing or Physical Disabilities), Section 202 (Crime of causing substantial injury to or the death of a service dog, penalty) to modify the penalties for any person whose animal chases, harasses, or otherwise prevents a service dog from carrying out its duties. | DIED |
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