Modifies provisions relating to child protection, including child abuse and endangering a child

SB 1010 modifies Missouri's child protection laws by requiring healthcare workers, teachers, social workers, and other designated professionals to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Missouri Children's Division. The bill explicitly states that a child cannot be deemed abused or neglected solely due to a parent refusing medical treatment for religious reasons, and parents cannot be entered into the central registry for this reason. Similarly, the law prohibits investigations or registry entries based solely on a parent refusing to affirm a child's sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also protects reporters from employment retaliation and mandates employers provide time and communication access for making required reports.