MO HB2095

Establishes the Animal Ecological Terrorism Act in Missouri law to criminalize politically motivated activities that obstruct, impede, or deter participation in lawful animal activities, research facilities, or natural resource activities through intimidation, coercion, force, or fear.

Creates three new crimes: depriving owners of animals or natural resources from participating in lawful activities; obstructing or impeding use of animal or research facilities without owner consent; and providing material or financial support to animal or ecological terrorism activities.

Establishes penalties of class A misdemeanor for violations, escalating to class D felony if property damage exceeds $500, and class C felony if violations result in bodily harm to individuals.

Allows victims to sue violators for three times actual economic damages, including lost or damaged property, lost profits, court costs, and attorney fees.

Requires convicted offenders to register with the state attorney general, providing name, address, photograph, and signature, with registry information maintained on a public website for at least three years.