SB 167 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to the protection of certain persons and animals

The provided context for SB 167 lacks specific details about the bill's content, provisions, or policy changes. The abstract only states it "modifies provisions relating to the protection of certain persons and animals" without explaining *what* provisions are modified or *how* they change. Recent actions show procedural passage in the House (May 12, 2025), but no substantive policy details are included. Without concrete information on affected groups, mechanisms, or specific changes, a factual summary cannot be generated. For a complete understanding, consult the full bill text or official legislative summaries.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action May 14, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Committee Substitute Perfected · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill was significantly simplified by removing provisions related to juvenile court restraints and animal welfare enforcement. The focus shifted entirely to hazing prevention, with the act now repealing only section 578.365 instead of two sections, and replacing three new sections with one comprehensive hazing statute named 'Danny's Law'.
Scope change
The bill's scope narrowed from covering juvenile court procedures and animal neglect enforcement to exclusively addressing hazing offenses at colleges and universities.
SCOPE

All provisions regarding juvenile court restraints, including requirements for hearings, limited movement allowances, and restrictions on restraining children to walls or furniture, were completely removed from the bill.

The entire section on animal welfare enforcement, including warrant procedures for inspecting neglected animals, disposition hearings, and liability protections for officials, was deleted.

A new hazing offense was created that applies to public and private colleges and universities, covering physical, mental, and criminal law violations as hazing activities.

DEFINITION

The bill defines 'Danny's Law' as the official name for the hazing statute and clarifies that 'former member' includes individuals no longer affiliated with a local chapter but still part of a national organization.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements establish immunity for individuals who provide immediate medical aid or call for help during hazing incidents, provided they cooperate with emergency responders.

ENFORCEMENT

The penalty structure was simplified to a class A misdemeanor or class D felony depending on whether the hazing creates a substantial risk to life.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
29
Key actions
16
Committee
10
Amendments
1
May 14, 2025
Introduced
S Bills with H Amendments
upper
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
H Third Read and Passed
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS, as amended, H adopted
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
HA 3 to HCS H offered & adopted (Hausman)--(1005H05.03H)
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
HA 2 to HCS H offered & adopted (Gallick)--(1005H05.06H)
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (West)--(1005H05.07H)
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
lower
May 6, 2025
Committee
HCS Referred H Rules - Legislative
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H General Laws
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H General Laws
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred H General Laws
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
SS#2 S offered & adopted (Gregory-21)--(1005S.04F)
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
SA 1 to SS S offered & adopted (Coleman)--(1005S02.01S)
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kurtis Gregory
Kurtis Gregory
RRepublican
MO
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