Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2567: Modifies provisions relating to commercial dog breeders by including hobby or show breeders in the definition of commercial breeder
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2567 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH (46). 5942H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 273.325, 273.329, and 273.342, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof three new sections relating to commercial dog breeders, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 273.325, 273.329, and 273.342, RSMo, are repealed and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 273.325, 273.329, and 273.342, to read as follows: 273.325. 1.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 …
Sponsors
- Smith, David Tyson (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2567?
- HB2567 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to commercial dog breeders by including hobby or show breeders in the definition of commercial breeder.
- What is the status of HB2567?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2567?
- Smith, David Tyson (R).
- Where is the official record for HB2567?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2567&year=2026&code=R
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