HB 2567 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to commercial dog breeders by including hobby or show breeders in the definition of commercial breeder

HB 2567 modifies Missouri's definition of "commercial breeder" to include hobby or show breeders who maintain up to ten intact female dogs. Previously, these breeders were exempt, but the bill removes that exclusion, requiring them to comply with existing commercial breeder regulations. Key provisions include mandating adequate food, housing, and water standards for all animals under this definition. The bill directly affects hobby and show breeders who currently operate without these requirements but now must follow the same rules as larger commercial operations. This is a definition change, not a new regulatory requirement, expanding the scope of existing animal care laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 22, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 22, 2025
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David Smith
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