HB2297

Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to 10 feet without liability for trespassing

Chamber Passed·4/20/26

Missouri HB2297 allows real property owners to enter adjoining properties up to 10 feet to build a fence without liability for trespassing.

Missouri HB2297 amends Chapter 272 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding sections 272.138 and 272.380. These sections allow real property owners to enter an adjoining property up to 10 feet to build a fence without facing liability for trespassing. The bill specifies that this allowance does not extend to entering buildings on the adjoining property. This change aims to facilitate fence construction while protecting property rights.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 116–35 · Apr 20
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HCS HB 2297

116 Yea

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35 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28

9:00 AM

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Hearing

Mar 5

11:15 AM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

History

Apr 30

Senate

Executive Session Held (S)

Apr 30

Senate

Voted Do Pass (S)

Apr 28

Senate

Executive Session Scheduled - Thursday, April 30, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor