Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3304: Modifies provisions relating to offenses involving animals
Status: In committee, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 3304 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 7219H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 578.009 and 578.024, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to offenses involving animals, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 578.009 and 578.024, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 578.009 and 578.024, to read as follows: 578.009. 1. A person commits the offense of animal neglect if he or [or] (2) Has custody or ownership of an animal, excluding livestock as defined in section 265.300, and fails to provide adequate control; or (3) Knowingly abandons an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care or adequate control. 2. The offense of animal neglect is a class C misdemeanor unless the person: (1) Has previously been found guilty of an offense under this section, or an offense in another jurisdiction which would constitute an offense under this section, in which case it is a class B misdemeanor; (2) Fails to provide adequate care or adequate control that results in property damage of another, in which case it is a class B misdemeanor; however, if such damage exceeds seven hundred fifty dollars, it is a class E felony; (3) Fails to provide adequate …
Sponsors
- Justus, Doyle (R, 041) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Action Postponed (H)
- : Executive Session Continued
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 23, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (April 8, 2026): 11 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB3304?
- HB3304 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to offenses involving animals.
- What is the status of HB3304?
- In committee as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3304?
- Justus, Doyle (R, 041).
- Where is the official record for HB3304?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3304&year=2026&code=R
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