Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2987 — Designates the black bear as the official state mammal

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill designates the black bear as Missouri's official state mammal.

House Bill 2987 proposes to officially designate the black bear, or ursus americanus, as the state mammal of Missouri. This amendment adds a new section to the state's statutes, recognizing the black bear in a formal capacity.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (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 2987?
HB 2987 is sponsored by Bruce Sassmann (Republican) and Michael Burton (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2987?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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