Modifies provisions for orders of protection

SB 1726 replaces Missouri's definitions for orders of protection by updating key terms in statutes. It explicitly adds "abusing a pet" to the definition of abuse (to control or punish a petitioner) and clarifies stalking to require two or more acts causing reasonable alarm. The bill also updates age definitions, setting "adult" at 18 and "child" as under 18 (unless emancipated). This directly affects domestic violence victims, their petitioners, and courts handling protection orders by providing clearer legal standards for abuse, stalking, and petitioner eligibility.