Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3471: Designates the raccoon as the official state mammal
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
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 raccoon, scientifically designated as Procyon lotor, is selected for and 2 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 raccoon, scientifically designated as Procyon lotor, is selected for and 2 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.
Sponsors
- Raychel Proudie (D, 073) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
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