Missouri HB2590: Establishes the Healthy Pets Act

What the bill says

To amend chapter 273, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to domestic pet care, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 273, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 273.355, to read as follows: 273.355. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Healthy Pets Act". 2. Commercial breeders shall maintain healthy breeding practices by completing the following on all animals used for breeding which shall be considered records of parentage for any animals resulting from a breeding pair: (1) Genetic testing to screen for genetic disorde.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 273, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to domestic pet care, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 273, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 273.355, to read as follows: 273.355. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Healthy Pets Act". 2. Commercial breeders shall maintain healthy breeding practices by completing the following on all animals used for breeding which shall be considered records of parentage for any animals resulting from a breeding pair: (1) Genetic testing to screen for genetic disorders common to the specific breed of animal being tested; (2) Any vaccinations as recommended by the department of agriculture; (3) X-ray screening of any dog, as defined in section 273.040, to determine presence or risk of hip dysplasia; (4) An annual examination by a licensed veterinarian for the male of a breeding pair with an accompanying photograph of the animal taken within two weeks before or after each annual examination; (5) An examination by a licensed veterinarian of an intact female prior to each breeding cycle with an accompanying photograph of the animal taken within two weeks before or after each examination and records of the number of breeding cycles completed by each intact female; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced …

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Sponsors

• Doug Clemens (D, 072) · primary sponsor