Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1253
Modifies the penalties for the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brad Hudson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1253 - This act provides that the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal is a class E felony, instead of a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, this act provides that it shall be a class D felony, instead of a class E felony, if the law enforcement animal is seriously injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment or a class C felony, instead of a class D felony, if the assault results in the death of such animal.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee