MO HB1517

Authorizes public health and law enforcement officials to obtain warrants to inspect, care for, quarantine, or impound neglected or abused animals on private property based on probable cause.

Requires a disposition hearing within 30 days of the impoundment request for immediate disposition of impounded animals.

Establishes new protections for farm animals weighing more than 50 pounds, requiring a district state veterinarian to examine the animal and determine it is in imminent danger before impoundment, or quarantine it with written instructions for correcting violations.

Allows owners to prevent animal disposition by posting bond or security for at least 30 days of care, and requires written notice to owners including diligent efforts to notify owners of farm animals not in their direct care.

Protects officials from liability for property damage during warrant execution and protects them from damage claims if animals are humanely killed as diseased, disabled, or when owners fail to post required bond.