HJR 195 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment on wildlife enforcement, conservation commission and department of conservation agents ability to enter on privately owned property and makes the rule promulgation subject to the requirements for executive agencies under general law

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Constitution that changes wildlife enforcement rules. It requires conservation agents to obtain a warrant or get landowner consent before entering private property for enforcement, except in emergencies like immediate safety threats. The amendment also sets strict limits on seizing wildlife: agents must return it within 72 hours (or get court approval), and cannot retain it for "documentation" beyond that without judicial review. These changes directly affect landowners, conservation agents, and wildlife enforcement procedures by strengthening property rights during investigations.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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