Creates the "Missing and Murdered Women Task Force"

HB 485 creates a task force to examine violence against women and girls in Missouri, specifically focusing on missing and murdered cases. The task force, composed of legislators, public safety officials, legal experts, advocates, and survivors, will study systemic causes of violence, improve data collection methods, and review policing and court practices impacting these cases. It must submit annual reports to the governor and legislature by December 31 each year, with the task force expiring on December 31, 2027 (extendable to 2029). This bill directly affects women and girls experiencing gender-based violence by establishing a structured process to identify solutions through data and policy review.