Missouri Legislative Overview – 2022 Session
(Adjourned on May 13, 2022)
16 pet industry-related issues were proposed during the 2022 legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 1586/SB 1058 | General Assembly Preemption Over Veterinary Legislation: Amends Title XXII (Occupations & Professions), Chapter 340 (Veterinarians) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new Section 201 to provide that the General Assembly hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of legislation concerning the practice of veterinary medicine regulated under this chapter. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 1588/SB 697 | Breed-Specific Dog Ordinance Prohibition: Amends Title VI (County, Township & Political Subdivision Government), Chapter 67 (Political Subdivisions; Miscellaneous Powers) by adding a new section to prohibit villages, towns, and cities from regulating dogs in a breed-specific manner. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 2344 | “Pet Protection Act” (Pet Food Labeling): The “Pet Protection Act” amends Title XVII (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 266 (Seeds, Fertilizers & Feeds) of Missouri Statutes by adding a new section requiring a warning label on pet food or specialty pet food containing ingredients produced in or imported from a foreign nation. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 2459 | Missouri Animal Abuser Registration Act: 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 IN COMMITTEE |
| HB 2721 | Unlawful Dog Tethering/Chaining: Amends Title XXXVIII (Crimes & Punishment), Chapter 578 (Miscellaneous Offenses) of Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new Section 578.019 to provide for the offense of unlawful dog tethering or chaining, with a penalty provision. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| SB 1182 | Mandated Animal Abuse Reporting Requirement: Amends Title XII (Public Health & Welfare), Chapters 192 (Dept. of Health & Senior Services) and 210 (Child Protection and Reformation) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding new sections to require veterinarians, animal control officers, and animal humane investigators to be mandated reporters in cases of abuse and neglect of children, the elderly, and other vulnerable persons. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
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