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MS SB2090

MS SB2090
Female genital mutilation; prohibit and create civil cause of action.

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Introduced
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act Prohibiting The Mutilation Of Girls And Young Women, Creating Civil Remedies For Victims Of Mutilation, And Providing A Statute Of Limitations For Actions Arising From Such Acts; To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor As Child Abuse; To Amend Section 93-15-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor As A Ground For Termination Of Parental Rights; To Amend Section 11-1-60, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive The Tort Claim Limits On Causes Of Action For Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; To Amend Section 11-46-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Waive Sovereign Immunity For A Cause Of Action Based On The Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; To Amend Section 15-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A New Statute Of Limitations For A Cause Of Action Founded On The Genital Mutilation Of A Female Minor; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the mutilation of female minors, defines the term "mutilation" to include certain procedures on the genitalia, requires providers to report any discovered or threatened mutilation, creates criminal penalties for mutilation or failure to report, and allows civil lawsuits by victims seeking treble damages. The bill also amends existing laws to add mutilation as a form of child abuse, a ground for termination of parental rights, and an exception to tort claim limits and sovereign immunity. Additionally, the statute of limitations for actions arising from such acts is extended to 10 years.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)

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