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.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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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)
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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State
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David Smith
DDemocratic
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