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Introduced
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
In Committee
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2018
04/14/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to create a Class A felony relating to female genital mutilation; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop, produce, and disseminate education materials related to female genital mutilation; amend KRS 620.030 establishing that if a person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a victim of female genital mutilation, then that person shall immediately make an oral or written report to the appropriate authorities.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 508 to establish female genital mutilation (FGM) as a Class A felony. It prohibits the circumcision, excision, or infibulation of the female genitalia of anyone under 18 years of age, and considers parental consent or religious/cultural practices as no defense. The bill also creates a new section in KRS Chapter 211 requiring the Department for Public Health to develop and disseminate educational materials on FGM to various professionals. Additionally, it amends KRS 620.030 to mandate that any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe a child is a victim of FGM must immediately report it to the appropriate authorities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18RS/HB397.htm |
| BillText | http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/18RS/HB397/bill.pdf |
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