HB 2987 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Designates the black bear as the official state mammal

HB 2987 would designate the black bear as Missouri's official state mammal. This symbolic bill does not create new policies or affect laws, but formally recognizes the black bear as the state's representative mammal. It amends Missouri law to replace the current official mammal designation with the black bear. The bill is procedural and has no direct impact on citizens, regulations, or funding.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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