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Introduced
11/28/2022
11/28/2022
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the offense of genital mutilation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to broaden the prohibition on genital mutilation. It replaces the term "female genital mutilation" with "genital mutilation" and expands the definition to include various procedures that involve the partial or total removal of, or other injury to, the genitals of a person, including procedures on intersex individuals. The bill also clarifies that it is not a defense that the procedure was required by religion, custom, tradition, ritual, or standard practice. The changes in the law only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Co-author authorized (on 03/16/2023)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB249 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00249I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/SB00249I.pdf |
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