SB 1253 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate

SB 1253 - Hudson, Brad

Modifies the penalties for the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal

Sponsor

Hudson, Brad

LR Number

4032S.01I

Title

SB 1253

House Handler

N/A

Journal Page

S240

Effective Date

August 28, 2026

Committee

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Current Status

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

List of 2026 Senate Bills

No amendments available

SB 1253 - This act provides that the offense of assault on a law enforcement animal is a class E felony, instead of a class A misdemeanor. Additionally, this act provides that it shall be a class D felony, instead of a class E felony, if the law enforcement animal is seriously injured to the point of requiring veterinary care or treatment or a class C felony, instead of a class D felony, if the assault results in the death of such animal. TRISTAN BENSON, JR.