Crimes and offenses; crime of female genital mutilation established, penalties provided

Summary

The bill criminalizes any removal, cutting, or harmful alteration of a girl’s or young woman’s genitalia when she is under 19, treating it as a Class B felony. It also holds parents, guardians, or anyone who transports a minor out of state for the act liable. Only procedures deemed medically necessary by a licensed physician are exempt.

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