Missouri HB2987: Designates the black bear as the official state mammal

What the bill says

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the state mammal. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.283, to read as follows: 10.283. The black bear, scientifically designated as ursus americanus, is selected 2 for and shall be known as the official mammal for the state of Missouri. ✔ 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.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the state mammal. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.283, to read as follows: 10.283. The black bear, scientifically designated as ursus americanus, is selected 2 for and shall be known as the official mammal for the state of Missouri. ✔ 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.

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Sponsors

• Burton, Michael (D, 092) · primary sponsor
• Bruce Sassmann (R, 061)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 15, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 14, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

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