Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1352: Modifies the offense of animal abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1352 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies the offense of animal abuse. Primary sponsor: Joe Nicola (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1352 - Currently, the offense of animal abuse is a class E felony if the purposeful or intentional injury or suffering of an animal is the result of torture or mutilation consciously inflicted while the animal is alive. This act provides that the offense is a class E felony if the purposeful or intentional injury or suffering of an animal is the result of torture or mutilation inflicted while the animal is alive or if substantial harm caused to animal is the result of starvation. This act is similar to a provision in SB 1304 (2026), HB 2436 (2026), HB 2904 (2026), SB 541 (2025), and HCS/HB 910 (2025). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Nicola | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled