Missouri HB1929 modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dog by changing the penalties and conditions for impoundment and destruction.
Missouri HB1929 modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dog by changing the penalties and conditions for impoundment and destruction. The bill defines a dangerous dog as one that bites a person or domestic animal without provocation. The offense is a class B misdemeanor unless the attack results in serious physical or emotional injury, in which case it is a class A misdemeanor. If the attack results in serious injury and the dog has previously bitten someone, it is a class E felony. If the attack results in death, it is a class D felony.
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