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MO SB1304
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new Class C misdemeanor offense for making malicious false reports of animal abuse to law enforcement or government agencies when the person knows the report is false and intends to disrupt, harass, or cause monetary loss to the animal owner
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Provides absolute defense for false report charges if the person reported abuse based on a good faith, reasonable belief that an animal was being abused
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Expands Class E felony animal abuse to include knowingly inflicting starvation or dehydration on an animal while alive, in addition to existing torture and mutilation provisions
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Changes mental state requirement for felony animal abuse from "consciously" to "knowingly" inflicted
Legislative Description
Creates the offense of making a malicious false report of animal abuse and modifies the offense of animal abuse
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
1/27/2026