MO HB101

Allows the Children's Division to expunge identifying information from abuse/neglect reports within 45 days if an investigation finds insufficient evidence and determines the allegation was made maliciously, for harassment, or in retaliation.

Requires the Division to retain identifying information for 5 years (if reported by mandatory reporters) or 2 years (for all other reports) when insufficient evidence is found, and to include any exculpatory evidence in reports.

Modifies the 90-day notification deadline to alleged perpetrators and parents by adding language allowing extensions when "good cause for the failure to complete the investigation is documented in the information system."

Makes it a Class A misdemeanor for any person (except the office of the child advocate) to request case reopening based on known false facts or in bad faith to harass someone.

Requires the Children's Division to provide written notice to alleged perpetrators at initial investigation explaining the investigation process, timeline, possible outcomes, and rights to administrative review and judicial appeal.