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Legislation & Policy

Selected federal and state animal-protection bills, beginning with Missouri, with official source links and last-checked dates.

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Each record reflects the legislative session and the most recent action found in the cited official record, along with the date it was last checked. An older session may have ended even if its last recorded action says “In committee.” Summaries are written by PPA in plain language. Always rely on the official record for the bill's text and current status.

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SB 899 Last recorded: In committee Needs verification

Animal abuse and neglect reporting proposals

Session
2026 Regular Session
Jurisdiction
Missouri
Animal category
Companion animals
Last action
Last displayed action: Senate committee substitute voted do pass

Needs verification. This shows the last action recorded when the record was checked. It does not confirm the bill is still active; see the official record for current status.

Plain-language summary

A proposed reporting and training framework involving animal abuse and certain reports of abuse or neglect of vulnerable people. Consult the bill text and committee substitute for precise duties.

Last verified Official record for SB 899
SB 1352 Last recorded: In committee Needs verification

Changes to the offense of animal abuse

Session
2026 Regular Session
Jurisdiction
Missouri
Animal category
All animals
Last action
Last displayed action: second read and referred to Senate committee

Needs verification. This shows the last action recorded when the record was checked. It does not confirm the bill is still active; see the official record for current status.

Plain-language summary

Would modify state animal-abuse penalty provisions, including some harms caused by starvation. This is a 2026-session proposal, not a statement of current enacted law.

Last verified Official record for SB 1352
H.R. 5020 Last recorded: Introduced Needs verification

Supporting Our Shelters Act

Session
119th Congress (2025–2026)
Jurisdiction
Federal
Animal category
All animals
Last action
Introduced and referred to House Agriculture Committee in August 2025

Needs verification. This shows the last action recorded when the record was checked. It does not confirm the bill is still active; see the official record for current status.

Plain-language summary

A proposed amendment to the Animal Welfare Act concerning grants to certain entities caring for animals. Verify latest congressional action before publishing.

Last verified Official record for H.R. 5020

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