Bill > HB1096

This bill establishes the "Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force" as a diverse committee comprised of state legislators, public safety officials, law enforcement representatives, legal professionals, and community advocates. The task force will be composed of members appointed from various state agencies and organizations, including state senators, representatives, the department of public safety, police and sheriff associations, prosecution services, and organizations focused on African American women and girls' services. The task force's primary objectives include examining systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, developing data tracking methods, analyzing institutional practices that impact violence, identifying measures to reduce violence, and supporting victims and their communities. Members will serve without compensation but will receive expense reimbursement, and the group will be required to submit annual reports to the governor and general assembly. The task force is initially set to operate until December 31, 2027, with the potential for a two-year extension determined by the department of public safety. The group's first meeting is mandated to occur before October 1, 2025, and they will elect a chairperson through majority vote.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1096&year=2025&code=R