Establishes micro shelters for animals and outlines minimum requirements for those shelters to operate

HB 586 establishes minimum operational standards for animal micro shelters in Missouri, directly affecting shelters, boarding kennels, commercial breeders, and animal welfare organizations. The bill defines "adequate food" (provided every 12 hours max), "adequate water" (every 8 hours max), and "adequate housing" (sanitary, weather-protected space per USDA guidelines). It repeals outdated sections and creates the "Animal Care Facilities Act" to standardize these requirements across facilities housing animals for research, breeding, or adoption. The law focuses on concrete daily care metrics rather than broader welfare policies.