HB 2397 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Creates the "Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force"

This bill establishes the "Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force" to investigate violence against African American women and girls in Missouri. The task force will be composed of legislators, law enforcement officials, legal experts, and community advocates who will meet to study the root causes of this violence and how current systems handle these cases. Members of the group will examine issues such as policing practices, data collection methods, and support services, then submit annual reports to state leaders by December 31st. The task force is set to operate without pay for its members and will exist until December 31, 2026, unless it is extended.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 11, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Jan 11, 2024
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Jay Mosley
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