HB3053

Modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dog in Missouri, including impoundment and destruction procedures.

HB 3053 modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dog in Missouri. It mandates the impoundment and destruction of a dog that bites a person, domestic animal, or livestock without provocation. The owner or possessor can appeal the impoundment and destruction, during which the dog remains impounded. The offense is classified as an infraction or a class B misdemeanor, escalating to a class A misdemeanor if it results in serious injury or death. If the attack results in death, it becomes a class D felony.