Signed into LawFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Kurt Vail (R)
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
May 7, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a Class D felony to knowingly cut or alter the genitalia of anyone under 18, except for medically necessary procedures performed by licensed providers. It also lets child victims (12 or younger) give testimony outside the courtroom with special safeguards and permits them to sue for damages, removing parent‑child immunity and setting a 30‑year filing limit.
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