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MO HB1681
Bill
Status
2/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Myron Neth
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 575.353 of Missouri law regarding assault on a police animal
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Defines assault on a police animal as knowingly attempting to kill or disable, or knowingly causing serious physical injury to a police animal involved in law enforcement investigation, apprehension, tracking, or search
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Applies the law to animals in the custody or under the control of law enforcement officers, department of corrections officers, municipal police departments, fire departments, or rescue units or agencies
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Changes the penalty for assault on a police animal from a class C misdemeanor to a class A misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Increases the penalty for the crime of assault on a police animal from a class C misdemeanor to a class A misdemeanor
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
2/23/2012