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MO HB589
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Knight
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AI Summary
- Adds "hoarding disorder" as a new form of animal neglect, defined as excessive acquisition of and inability to discard large numbers of animals resulting in inadequate care; first offense is a class C misdemeanor, repeat offense is a class E felony
- Requires mandatory comprehensive mental health evaluations by a licensed professional prior to sentencing for persons found guilty of sex with an animal, animal hoarding, or animal abuse, with court-ordered treatment programs if recommended
- Overhauls animal confiscation procedures by reducing the disposition hearing timeline from 30 days to 10 days, prohibiting sterilization of confiscated animals before the hearing, allowing court-approved third parties to hold animals, and making unauthorized euthanasia or sterilization of confiscated animals a class B misdemeanor with liability for damages
- Prohibits any entity in Missouri from requiring vaccination documentation to access transportation services, bars Missouri government entities from issuing COVID-19 vaccine passports, and prohibits businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccination or recovery documentation from patrons, customers, or employees
- Declares religious services and activities essential at all times, including during declared emergencies, and prohibits state government from treating religious organizations less favorably than similarly situated organizations, with any restrictions subject to strict scrutiny
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating public health
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
5/5/2021
Committee Referrals
Health and Pensions4/22/2021
Rules - Administrative Oversight2/23/2021
Agriculture Policy1/28/2021
Full Bill Text
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