Bill > HB2770

This bill repeals section 273.100 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which previously outlined the process for city and town marshals to impound dogs found running at large without proper identification. Under the old law, marshals were required to take up such dogs, hold them for a week, and then humanely euthanize them if not redeemed. Owners could reclaim their dogs by paying a tax and a five-dollar redemption fee, with the marshal keeping two dollars and remitting the rest to the county treasurer. The repealed section also stipulated penalties for marshals who failed to enforce these impoundment rules. By repealing this section, the bill effectively removes the legal requirement for city and town marshals to impound and potentially euthanize stray dogs under these specific circumstances.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2770&year=2026&code=R