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CT SB00190
Bill
Status
2/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Committee on Children
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AI Summary
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Prohibits performing female genital mutilation on any person under age 18, defined as circumcision, excision, or infibulation of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris
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Excludes medically necessary surgical operations performed by licensed physicians under chapter 370 of the general statutes
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Excludes surgical procedures performed on persons in labor or who have just given birth by licensed physicians, licensed nurse-midwives, or persons training to become such practitioners
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Specifies that operations based on custom or ritual beliefs are not considered medically necessary
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Establishes performing female genital mutilation as a Class D felony
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Female Genital Mutilation.
Last Action
Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary
4/17/2018