Modifies provisions relating to the joint committee on child abuse and neglect

HB 2901 removes the January 15, 2023, expiration date for the Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, ensuring the committee continues operating indefinitely. This committee, composed of seven Senate and seven House members with balanced party representation, studies child abuse reporting systems, recommends improvements to foster care and removal decisions, and assesses resource needs for child welfare. The bill does not change the committee’s duties or structure - only its permanent continuation. It directly affects the committee’s ongoing work to evaluate and improve Missouri’s child protection systems. The change ensures the committee can continue its annual reporting and recommendations to the legislature without needing renewal.