MD HB1389

Expands the definition of "abuse" under Maryland's child abuse reporting laws to explicitly include female genital mutilation (FGM), triggering mandatory reporting requirements for health practitioners, educators, police officers, and human service workers

Prohibits knowingly performing, attempting, or conspiring to perform FGM on individuals under 18, and criminalizes transporting minors out of state for the purpose of FGM

Increases criminal penalties from 5 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine to 10 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine; requires mandatory license revocation for licensed health professionals convicted of violations

Creates a civil cause of action allowing FGM victims to sue for actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, plus attorney's fees, with a statute of limitations extending to age 28 or 10 years after the violation

Requires the Maryland Department of Health to develop culturally appropriate educational materials on FGM and submit annual reports to the General Assembly beginning December 1, 2027, tracking reports, prosecutions, and civil actions; effective October 1, 2026