Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2297: Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to 10 feet without liability for trespassing
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2297 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to 10 feet without liability for trespassing. Primary sponsor: Kent Haden (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Voted Do Pass (S).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Haden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Mitch Boggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 157 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Voted Do Pass (S)
- Executive Session Held (S)
- Executive Session Scheduled - Thursday, April 30, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
- Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m., SCR 2 - 1st Floor
- Second read and referred: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources(S)
- Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 116 NOES: 35 PRESENT: 1
- Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
- Perfected (H)
- HCS Adopted (H)
- Title of Bill - Agreed To
- Taken Up for Perfection (H)
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