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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designates the black bear as the official state mammal
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 10 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which is a collection of laws for the state, by adding a new section, 10.283. The key provision of this new section is to officially designate the black bear, scientifically known as *ursus americanus*, as the state mammal of Missouri. This action would formally recognize the black bear as a symbol of the state.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read Second Time (H) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2987&year=2026&code=R |
| BillText | https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/hlrbillspdf/4907H.01I.pdf |
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