Missouri 2025 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HB1096

Introduced
1/28/25  

Caption

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

Impact

By establishing this task force, HB1096 would create a formal mechanism to focus on the violence experienced by African American women and girls in the state. This could lead to increased awareness and targeted initiatives aimed at addressing the underlying factors that contribute to violence. The task force is required to submit annual reports detailing findings and recommendations, which could influence future legislation and policy adjustments in Missouri.

Summary

House Bill 1096 aims to create the Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force in Missouri. The purpose of this task force is to investigate the systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls. It will consist of members from the Missouri General Assembly, the Department of Public Safety, and various advocacy organizations. The task force is expected to collect data and propose policies that address and reduce violence affecting this demographic, while also helping victims and their communities to heal from such incidents.

Contention

While the bill's intent is broadly supported as a means to address violence against a vulnerable group, potential points of contention may revolve around its funding, jurisdiction, and the composition of the task force. Critics may argue about the effectiveness of such task forces in producing actionable results or the possibility of overlapping responsibilities with existing bodies dedicated to crime prevention and victim support. Furthermore, the ability for the task force to gather sensitive data and ensure community trust will be crucial for its success.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MO HB2397

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

MO SB890

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

MO SB273

Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools

MO SB1103

Requires certain topics in Native American and African American history to be included in the seventh through twelfth grade history curriculum in public schools

MO SB1070

Creates a cyber crimes task force

MO SB660

Creates a cyber crimes task force

MO SB779

Creates a human trafficking task force

MO HB737

Creates the State Building Usage Task Force

MO HB2615

Creates the "Office of Racial Equity" and the "Racial Equity Task Force"

MO HB735

Creates the Decentralizing State Government Task Force

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.