Missouri Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
MISSOURI Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on May 15, 2025)
16 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 185 | “Healthy Pets Act”: Amends Title XVII (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 273 (Animal Care and Facilities Licensing/Regulation) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new Section 273.355 (“Healthy Pets Act”) to provide for: (1) Commercial dog breeder standards of care; (2) Pet shop dog sourcing restrictions and signage requirements; and (3) Pet shop consumer warranty. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 586 | Shelter Licensing/Inspection Exemption: Amends Title XVII (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 273 (Dogs-Cats), Sections 273.325 (Definitions) and 273.342 (Exemption from Licensing Requirements) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to define and exempt “micro shelters” from the state’s licensure and inspection requirements. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 910/SB 541 | “Brown’s Law”: Amends Title XXXVIII (Crimes & Punishment; Peace Officers & Public Defenders), Chapter 578 (Miscellaneous Offenses) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section to penalize false reports of animal abuse and to revise the classification of animal abuse offenses. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 1298/SB 65 | 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 (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| ORD No. 2025001 | St. Peters Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Amends Chapter 205 (Animal Regulations), Article II (Commercial Animal Establishment), Section 205.100 (Commercial Animal Establishment) of the St. Peters, MO Code of Ordinance to place restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores. | PENDING |
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