Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMissouriIntroduced
HB 2292: Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse
Holly Jones
HB 2292 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates existing statutes for abuse and neglect reporting by adding a mandate to report suspected companion animal abuse.
Who is affected
Citizens, mandatory reporters (likely including professionals who currently report child or elderly abuse), and state agencies responsible for neglect/abuse intake.
Requirements and enforcement
Mandatory reporters and the general public would be required to notify appropriate authorities upon witnessing animal mistreatment.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though increased agency administrative workload is likely.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved identification of interconnected abuse cases and stronger animal welfare protections.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of overwhelming state abuse-reporting systems and ambiguity regarding the legal standard for identifying 'mistreatment'.
What is still unknown
Specifics on enforcement, immunity for reporters, and the integration of these reports into existing databases are currently unspecified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Increases protection for vulnerable populations
- Strengthens societal norms against abuse
- Enhances awareness of domestic violence linkages
Risks
- Potential for frivolous or mistaken reports
- Burden on social service resource capacity
- Strain on families and pet owners
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Standardizes reporting channels for abuse
- Creates clear legal duties for observers
- Improves state agency visibility into abuse
Risks
- Increased mandate burden for mandatory reporters
- Potential for administrative agency overreach
- Vague criteria for identifying mistreatment
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Early intervention for human victims via pet indicators
- Promotes community health and welfare
- Ensures safety for animals in domestic settings
Risks
- Risk of overwhelming existing reporting hotlines
- Unclear enforcement mechanisms for animal reports
- Ambiguity in medical and veterinary liability
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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