Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 2297 — Allows real property owners building a fence to enter an adjoining property up to 10 feet without liability for trespassing

Last action — Voted Do Pass (S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2297 has been updated to replace an earlier version with a new one, indicated by the change in line numbers. Specifically, the bill now includes the designation "PERFECTED," which usually means that it has been revised and approved for further consideration. These updates are important because they ensure that the latest version of the bill is the one being discussed and voted on, reflecting any improvements or changes made during the legislative process.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
2297 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3890H.02C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 272, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to fences and enclosures.
2297 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3890H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To amend chapter 272, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to fences and enclosures.
The provisions of this section shall not apply when the adjoining property is owned or operated by any utility company, railroad, a zoological park, wildlife conservation facility, or animal sanctuary EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
The provisions of this section shall not apply when the adjoining property is owned or operated by any utility EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HCS HB 2297 2 accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or a similarly recognized accrediting body.
HCS HB 2297 2 company, railroad, a zoological park, wildlife conservation facility, or animal sanctuary accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or a similarly recognized accrediting body.
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Voted Do Pass (S)

  2. Executive Session Held (S)

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

  4. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m., SCR 2 - 1st Floor

  5. Second read and referred: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources(S)

  6. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  7. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 116 NOES: 35 PRESENT: 1

  8. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  9. Perfected (H)

  10. HCS Adopted (H)

  11. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  12. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  13. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  14. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  15. Voted Do Pass (H)

  16. Executive Session Completed (H)

  17. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  18. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0

  19. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  20. Executive Session Completed (H)

  21. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  22. Referred: Agriculture(H)

  23. Read Second Time (H)

  24. Read First Time (H)

  25. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2297?
HB 2297 is sponsored by Mitch Boggs (Republican) and Kent Haden (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2297?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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