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MO HB1513

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ward Franz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds section 1.195 to Chapter 1 of Missouri Revised Statutes establishing that state laws cannot confer upon animals rights, privileges, or legal status equivalent to or exceeding those of human beings.

  • Explicitly preserves existing animal welfare laws, stating the provision does not limit laws protecting animal welfare in the state.

  • Introduced by Representatives Franz (sponsor), Loehner, and Schad during the 96th General Assembly's second regular session.

Legislative Description

Prohibits any state law from providing an animal a right, privilege, or legal status that is equivalent to or exceeds those of a human being

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

4/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/22/2012
Rules2/9/2012
General Laws2/1/2012

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