Summary of the Introduced Bill

HB 157 -- Animal Neglect

Sponsor:  Talboy

This bill changes the laws regarding the crime of animal neglect
by specifying that a person is guilty of animal neglect when the
person acts with negligence in failing to provide adequate care
or control over an animal in which he or she has custody or
ownership.  The bill also eliminates the monetary limits on fines
for this crime.

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Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
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