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MO SB1253

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Officially designates section 575.353, RSMo as "Max's Law"
  • Increases penalty for assault on a law enforcement animal not requiring veterinary care from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony
  • Increases penalty for assault causing serious injury requiring veterinary care from a Class E felony to a Class D felony
  • Increases penalty for assault resulting in death of a law enforcement animal from a Class D felony to a Class C felony
  • Applies to animals involved in law enforcement activities or under control of law enforcement officers, corrections officers, police departments, fire departments, or rescue agencies

Legislative Description

Modifies the penalties for the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/27/2026

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