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This bill establishes the "Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force" in Missouri, which will be composed of diverse members including state legislators, public safety officials, law enforcement representatives, legal professionals, and advocates for African American women and girls. The task force, which will serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement, is charged with comprehensively examining systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, including historical, social, economic, and cultural factors. The group will investigate data collection methods, review policies and institutions that impact violence against this demographic, develop measures to reduce violence, and support healing for victims and their communities. The task force will appoint a chair, conduct its first meeting before October 1, 2025, and submit annual reports to the governor and state legislature. The department of public safety will provide administrative support, and the task force is set to operate until December 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension to December 31, 2029, based on the department's assessment of ongoing need.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1597&year=2025&code=R