Missouri SB1010 modifies child protection laws, including definitions and penalties for child abuse and neglect.
Missouri SB1010 revises provisions related to child protection, including definitions and penalties for child abuse and neglect. It specifies that abuse includes physical, sexual, or mental injury inflicted by any person over 18. Neglect is defined as the failure to provide necessary care, resulting in substantial risk of harm. The bill outlines penalties for endangering a child's welfare, including class A misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the severity and circumstances.
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