Modifies provisions relating to abuse and neglect reporting, including a requirement to report companion animal abuse

Summary

The bill updates Missouri’s abuse‑reporting statutes, expanding who must immediately report suspected abuse or neglect of eligible adults and children. It also creates a new duty for those professionals to report companion animal abuse and mandates training on that requirement. The changes aim to improve protection for vulnerable people and their pets.

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