Missouri bill to protect law enforcement K-9s and more heads to Gov.’s desk

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A bill in Missouri that would protect law enforcement K-9s, ban celebratory gunfire and protect residents of the Show-Me State is now under consideration by the Governor.

Missouri Senator Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) announced on Friday, May 17, that Senate Bill 754, which he helped introduce, has ed the House of Representatives and will now be considered by Governor Mike Parson.

Sen. Luetkemeyer noted that the bill creates multiple laws that would ensure the safety and protection of residents of the Show-Me state. However, his underlying bill, “Max’s Law,” protects law enforcement K-9s with increased penalties for those who injure or kill these animals.

“I am happy to see this priority legislation make it across the finish line,” Luetkemeyer said. “This bill protects our diligent K9 officers and the public they help protect.”

Luetkemeyer also said the legislation bans celebratory gunfire through “Blair’s Law,” establishes a cyber-crimes taskforce, removes the option of parole for juveniles convicted of second-degree murder and creates new penalties for those who flee arrest.

The bill now heads to Gov. Parson for consideration.

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