Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation

Summary

HB 1389 expands Maryland's definition of child abuse to include female genital mutilation (FGM) and obligates mandated reporters to notify authorities of suspected cases. It criminalizes performing, attempting, conspiring to perform, or transporting a minor out of state for FGM, and allows health‑occupation licensing boards to revoke licenses for violations. The law also lets victims sue for relief and requires the Department of Health to produce educational materials about FGM.

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