Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2484: Establishes micro shelters for animals and outlines minimum requirements for those shelters to operate
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2484 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WEBER. 4444H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 273.325 and 273.342, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to animal micro shelters. Section A. Sections 273.325 and 273.342, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 273.325 and 273.342, to read as follows: 273.325. 1. Sections 273.325 to 273.357 shall be known as the "Animal Care Facilities Act". 2. As used in sections 273.325 to 273.357, the following terms mean: (1) "Adequate food", the provision, at suitable intervals of not more than twelve hours, unless the dietary requirements of the species require a longer interval, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff, suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition in each animal, all of which foodstuff is served in a safe receptacle, dish, or container; (2) "Adequate housing", the continuous provision of a sanitary facility, protection from the extremes of weather conditions, proper ventilation, and appropriate space depending on the species of animal, as defined by regulations of the USDA, as revised; (3) "Adequate water", the provision, either continuously or at intervals suitable to the species, which intervals shall not exceed eight hours, of a supply of potable …
Sponsors
- Weber, Emily (D, 024) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2484?
- HB2484 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes micro shelters for animals and outlines minimum requirements for those shelters to operate.
- What is the status of HB2484?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2484?
- Weber, Emily (D, 024).
- Where is the official record for HB2484?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2484&year=2026&code=R
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