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MO HB174
Bill
Status
1/15/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Hodges
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "police animal" to include animals used by public or private search and rescue units or agencies, in addition to law enforcement, correctional facilities, municipal police departments, and fire departments.
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Maintains that killing or disabling a police animal is a class D felony when the animal is involved in law enforcement investigation, apprehension, tracking, or search and rescue, or is in the custody or control of specified officers or agencies.
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Maintains that assault on a police animal is a class C misdemeanor when the animal is involved in law enforcement investigation, apprehension, tracking, or search, or is in the custody or control of specified officers or agencies.
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Adds "public or private search and rescue" language to both the definition section and the assault and killing statutes to ensure consistent coverage of search and rescue animals.
Legislative Description
Revises the definition of "police animal" as it relates to crimes committed against these animals to include a dog, horse, or other animal used by public or private search and rescue units or agencies
Last Action
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H)
5/17/2013