Missouri 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 893 — Requires law enforcement officers to receive training on officer-canine encounters and canine behaviors

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 590.040, RSMo.

  • Section 590.040, RSMo

    bold-face 4. The basic training of every peace officer shall include at least four hours of training on officer-canine encounters and canine behaviors. Such training shall include instruction on the following: (1) Understanding and anticipating canine behavior; (2) Handling canine-related calls and unplanned encounters with canines; (3) The use of humane methods and tools in handling canine encounters; (4) State laws relating to canines; (5) The use of force continuum principles in relation to canines; and (6) The use of nonlethal methods to avoid and defend against potential canine attacks.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (198)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 893?
HB 893 is sponsored by Richard West (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 893?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 893?
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