
|Articles|April 1, 2012
Missouri wants to limit 'animal rights' debate
Author(s)Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
Jefferson City, Mo. - Missouri legislation seeks to limit animal-rights arguments in cases of non-economic damages.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — Missouri legislation seeks to limit animal-rights arguments in cases of non-economic damages. House Bill 1513 would prohibit anyone from providing an animal a right, privilege or legal status equivalent to or exceeding those of a person. The House rules committee recommended passage of the bill on Feb. 23.
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