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ID H0675

ID H0675
Amends existing law to provide for the crime of genital mutilation in certain instances and to provide certain exemptions.


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Introduced
02/23/2022
In Committee
03/09/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
Passed
Dead
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

GENITAL MUTILATION OF A CHILD -- Amends existing law to provide for the crime of genital mutilation in certain instances and to provide certain exemptions.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide for the crime of genital mutilation in certain instances and to provide certain exemptions. The bill criminalizes the practice of circumcising, excising, or infibulating the genitalia of a child, with exceptions for medically necessary procedures or procedures related to the birth process. The bill also criminalizes certain medical interventions that are intended to change or affirm a child's perception of their sex if it is inconsistent with their biological sex, with exceptions for medically verifiable genetic disorders of sexual development. The bill declares its provisions to be severable, and it includes an emergency clause to make the act effective on January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (H)

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs (on 03/09/2022)

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