Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2485: Establishes a controlled livestock grazing program within the department of agriculture
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 261, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to controlled livestock grazing. Section A. Chapter 261, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 261.181, to read as follows: 261.181. 1. As used in this section, "department" means the department of agriculture. 2. The department shall establish a controlled livestock grazing program to provide standards for controlled livestock grazing operations in the clearing of vegetation from land. The program shall specify at least the (2) A once-per-year limitation on the number of times that cont.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 261, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to controlled livestock grazing. Section A. Chapter 261, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 261.181, to read as follows: 261.181. 1. As used in this section, "department" means the department of agriculture. 2. The department shall establish a controlled livestock grazing program to provide standards for controlled livestock grazing operations in the clearing of vegetation from land. The program shall specify at least the (2) A once-per-year limitation on the number of times that controlled livestock grazing is authorized to be used on a designated plot of land; (3) A thirty-day limitation on the number of consecutive days in a year that controlled livestock grazing is authorized to be used on a designated plot of land; (4) The structures or enclosures authorized for use by a controlled livestock grazing contractor in a controlled livestock grazing operation; (5) Containment requirements for livestock used in a controlled livestock grazing operation; (6) Permit requirements and fees; (7) Insurance or bond requirements for a controlled livestock grazing contractor; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB …