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HI HB2448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new class C felony for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) on a minor, consenting to or facilitating FGM as a parent or guardian, or transporting a minor out of state for the purpose of FGM
  • Prohibits defenses based on custom, ritual, religious practice, or consent from the minor or parent/guardian
  • Exempts licensed healthcare providers performing medically necessary procedures, labor/birth-related procedures, or gender-affirming care requested by the patient
  • Establishes civil remedies allowing victims to sue for actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, with mandatory attorney's fees for prevailing plaintiffs
  • Extends statute of limitations for both criminal prosecution and civil action until 10 years after the victim's 18th birthday or until first reported to law enforcement
  • Designates FGM as a mandatory reportable offense under Hawaii's child abuse reporting requirements

Legislative Description

Relating To Female Genital Mutilation.

Crime

Last Action

Referred to HHS, JDC.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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