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

The repeal of section 578.012 was removed, meaning the existing law regarding animal abuse reporting remains in effect and is not repealed by this bill.

The new section 273.415, which mandated specific training and reporting requirements for animal abuse or neglect, was deleted from the bill.

The list of new sections enacted in lieu of the old ones was shortened from nine to six, reflecting the removal of the animal abuse reporting section.

Added Section 578.012 to the list of repealed statutes, indicating the removal of an additional existing law related to abuse or neglect reporting.

Added two new sections (192.2515 and 578.006) to the bill, which likely introduce new reporting duties, definitions, or enforcement mechanisms.

Updated the bill header and section count from 'six new sections' to 'nine new sections' to reflect the expanded legislative text.

The bill's classification number was changed from 4920H.02I to 4920H.03C to reflect its progression through the legislative process.

Original introductory text and page headers were removed and replaced with updated headers indicating the bill is now a House Committee Substitute.

A specific reference to section 273.415 was added to define 'animal humane investigator' as a person with responsibility for the care of an eligible adult, thereby adding them to the list of mandatory reporters.